Exhibitions Officer

Deadline: Friday, June 23, 2017 - 12:00
Employer: Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full time - Part time applications will be considered
Salary: £27,629 - £32,958

The Museum of Natural History has programmed a series of ‘Contemporary Science and Society’ temporary exhibitions. This series aims to connect the research power of academic departments with the University of Oxford with the very large audiences visiting the museum.

The Exhibitions Officer will be responsible for project managing identified exhibitions in this series, working with the Public Engagement Manager and the Deputy Director. Each exhibition will have a full programme of activities aimed at different audiences. The Exhibitions Officer will be responsible for co-ordinating the programme, working in partnership with other members of the public engagement team, as well as public engagement officers and researchers embedded in University departments.

We are seeking a highly motivated team player, with a science degree or equivalent experience, with expertise working in partnerships to deliver temporary exhibitions. With strong diplomatic skills, the successful candidate will be able to project manage to budget and deadline, often under pressure. The successful candidate will have first-rate administrative, organisational and IT and writing skills. Design and target audience marketing experience is highly desirable.

As part of your online application, you will be required to upload a covering letter that shows how you meet the selection criteria, and a full CV.

Please contact Janet Stott Deputy Director and Head of Public Engagement with any questions about the role janet.stott@oum.ox.ac.uk or 01865 282537.

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 23rd June 2017
Interview date: Monday 3rd July 2017