Curator of Natural History

Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026
Employer: Portsmouth Museums
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £37,562 - £40,443

We are looking for an engaged and knowledgeable Curator of Natural History to join our team. You will take responsibility for the care, development, and promotion of Portsmouth Natural History Museum's important natural history collections, which include around 119,000 specimens spanning entomology, taxidermy, herbarium collections, fossils, and geological material.

You will play a leading role in ensuring these collections are preserved, researched and interpreted to the highest standards while making them accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. As Curator, you will have curatorial responsibility for Portsmouth Natural History Museum and its collections, including overseeing Zoo Licence conditions for the Butterfly House. Acting as an advocate for the collections and museums, you will support initiatives that improve access, increase public engagement and deepen understanding of Portsmouth's natural heritage.