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Education

Netherhall School, Cambridge

Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge

University of Bristol

University of Oxford
Qualifications:

Secondary school: GCSEs

Sixth Form College: 3 A-Levels (History, Art, Biology) 1 AS-Level (French)

Bristol University: History of Art, Undergraduate Degree

Oxford University: History of Art and Visual Culture, Masters Degree
Current Job

National Trust Partnership Lead
Qualifications:

Secondary school: GCSEs

Sixth Form College: 3 A-Levels (History, Art, Biology) 1 AS-Level (French)

Bristol University: History of Art, Undergraduate Degree

Oxford University: History of Art and Visual Culture, Masters Degree

About Me:

I live in Oxford where I love running, cycling and swimming in the river (when it’s warm enough!) I’m often visiting museums with my friends and family and love to make things too, like my own clothes.
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I grew up in Cambridge, went to university in Bristol then Oxford, and have lived in London and Brighton.
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My work connects researchers in the university (like Historians) with exciting projects in the National Trust, such as a Tudor house, an ancient castle or a beautiful landscape. The researchers help the National Trust and its visitors learn more about the history of its amazing places.

I get to work with lots of people from both organisations, and particularly enjoy the projects I run with students!
The qualifications required for this job are:

There’s no specific qualification required, but experience in the heritage or cultural sector has been very helpful for me. I studied Art History at University, but any degree in the Humanities would be great.
How I got into this job:

I started working in museums as soon as I finished my Masters degree. I’d volunteered at different museums when I was younger which gave me a great insight into the kind of work I could do. I’ve always loved the museum and heritage sector, but wasn’t sure what job I’d like to do when I left university – there are so many types of role and organisation out there!

At first I worked in commercial roles like selling copyright for using paintings in books, then I did a Curatorial Traineeship at a tiny museum in Sussex. I then joined Oxford to work with the National Trust and the rest is history.
Why did I choose this job:

This job combined lots of my interest areas – working with museums, engaging with different types of audience, and expanding knowledge through new research. I’ve always been interested in creative strategy, collaboration and innovation within the cultural sector, so this job is perfect for me.
Experiences this job has given me that I might not have got elsewhere:

I’m very luck that I get to meet so many interesting people and visit amazing historic places through my job rather than sit in an office every day.