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Director of the Islamic Arts Department - Louvre Museum

Musée du Louvre · Local government

En français : Directeur du département des Arts de l'Islam - Musée du Louvre

This job in plain words

The director leads the Islamic Arts Department of the Louvre Museum in Paris. He or she is responsible for collections entrusted by the State and manages a team.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The post is open to the grades of Attaché de conservation du patrimoine and Conservateur du patrimoine.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Expert level; experience in the field or in similar roles.
Contract
Permanent job open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Permanent contract, or fixed-term contract of 3 years maximum, renewable up to 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Experience in the field and in similar roles.
  • Expertise in Islamic arts and in the history of Islamic art collections.
  • Good knowledge of rules and procedures for heritage collections.
  • Experience in managing and leading a team.
  • Fluent English.
  • Good communication skills: listening, passing on information, running meetings.

What you would do

  • Take responsibility for the Islamic arts collections entrusted to the Louvre.
  • Ensure the conservation, expertise, enrichment and promotion of the collections.
  • Carry out the tasks of a major heritage department for the French museums service.
  • Lead and manage the department's team.

How to apply

Send your application by email to the employer, with the job title in the subject line. Full details of the offer are on the Choisir le Service Public website.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • Management role.
  • Post vacant from 2 November 2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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