Head of Provenance Research at Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou is recruiting a head of provenance within its collections management service. The post-holder researches, analyses and documents the ownership history of works held by the Musée national d'art moderne or being acquired, ensuring the traceability, legal compliance and ethics of the collection.

The work includes reconstructing complete chains of ownership, analysing internal and external archives and catalogues, and applying international standards on restitution, spoliation and the movement of artworks.

Applicants must have English and at least one other language, preferably German. The contract is permanent; pay is according to experience. Applications close on 20 November 2026.