Do you have a passion for collections and bringing the stories they hold to life?
This is an exciting time to join our Museum Service as major developments of our museums are changing the cultural landscape of Colchester and Ipswich.
We are seeking an outstanding communicator with a passion for sharing Colchester's diverse museum collections with our audiences. Our nationally significant collections chart both the human and natural histories of Colchester. From stone age artefacts to contemporary costume, fossils to spirit specimens, these collections inspire and inform our visitors. You will play an active role in caring for and sharing these collections: from acquisition and exhibition to informal learning and community engagement.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in new challenges with a creative approach: unlocking the potential of stored collections, developing new school sessions and developing our offer for local audiences through events and co-curation. As part of the Collections & Learning team you will be jointly responsible for all aspects of curation and learning delivery at our four venues: Colchester Castle, the Natural History Museum, Hollytrees Museum and our Resource Centre. With a creative approach you'll be confident in managing a complex workload across multiple sites. An excellent team player and communicator, you'll enjoy working with and supporting dynamic colleagues in our busy and aspirational museum service. We are especially interested in applicants who have experience of social/local history collections or contemporary collecting/engagement to balance existing curatorial specialisms in archaeology and science.
Above all you'll have a passion for putting audiences at the heart of collections curation and engagement.
To apply for this vacancy using our quick and easy on-line application method, visit
www.colchester.gov.uk/jobs.
Alternatively call our 24 hour recruitment line on (01206) 507343 for a paper copy quoting the relevant post reference number(s).
Post number: LM45
Details: Fixed-term (to March 2022), Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary Grade: £23,406.36 to £29,862.19
Closing date: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Interviews are planned for: Monday 12th August 2019