Most curators will have worked as assistant curators, or assistants in other areas of museum or gallery work, before securing the role of curator. Most job advertisements for assistant-level posts will ask for two years of relevant experience.

You'll need to take responsibility for managing and developing your own career, which, given appropriate experience and contacts, may include freelance and consultancy work. You may also move between sectors, particularly at senior managerial or specialist-technical level. Ongoing promotion is likely to be into broader-based management roles with less daily contact with collections.

Budgeting, financial management and income generation through fundraising, entry fees and retailing can all be essential skills for the generalist curator and for those wanting to secure a more senior role.

While many museums and galleries don't make a charge for entry, the value for money they give in terms of cost-per-visitor per year is subject to careful scrutiny. Curators are, therefore, expected to establish good relationships with donors and you'll need to develop the professional skills and competencies that will enable you to build links with key stakeholders, including local communities, governing bodies and research institutions.

All museum professionals should adhere to the code of ethics for museums, produced by the MA.

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• The annual salary for assistant curators is around £18,000 to £25,000, depending on location and responsibilities.
• Typical salaries at a higher level, for those with experience, range from £26,000 to £35,000.
• Salaries at senior level such as lead curator or head of collections can exceed £40,000.

Salaries vary depending on your experience, level of responsibility and the size of the employing organisation.

Benefit packages can include flexible working, career break sabbaticals, professional membership and discounts.

Income figures are intended as a guide only.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise, present and communicate messages effectively through design
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of fundraising for cultural projects
• Knowledge of working with museum databases and IT issues
• Good teamworking skills
• Excellent research and IT skills.