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Head of Provenance Research

Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou (Centre Pompidou) · State civil service

En français : Responsable des provenances

This job in plain words

The head of provenance research traces the ownership history of works at the Centre Pompidou. The job checks that the collections meet legal and ethical rules, including for restitutions.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The Centre Pompidou contract staff rules (article 14) mention the INP heritage curator diploma or an art historian qualification.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated · Heritage curator diploma from the INP or art historian
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff; category A (management).

The profile they want:

  • In-depth knowledge of 20th and 21st century art.
  • Knowledge of the European art market, 1930-1950.
  • Knowledge of Nazi spoliation and heritage law.
  • Rigour and handling of sensitive information.
  • Ability to lead meetings and speak in public.
  • Fluent English and another language, preferably German.

What you would do

  • Trace the full ownership history of works.
  • Analyse internal and external archives.
  • Ensure respect for international conventions, including UNESCO and ICOM.
  • Take part in restitution negotiations and follow-up.
  • Write detailed provenance reports.
  • Update the Gcoll collections database.

How to apply

Apply from the offer page on Choisir le Service Public, with your CV and cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • The post includes managing a team.
  • Travel within France, abroad and to annex sites.
  • Standard office hours; screen-based work.

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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