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Biodiversity Curator
A unique and exciting opportunity to work in the most biodiverse county in England with both a nationally Designated museum collection and one of the largest and oldest biodiversity data centres in the UK.
The Museum's Natural Science collection is Designated for a reason - it is a comprehensive, scientifically important, and nationally significant collection of 300,000+ specimens that represent the flora, fauna and geology of Cumbria. Together with the 2m+ records held by the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre (CBDC), this exciting new post, funded by the Headley Trust, represents an extraordinary opportunity to work within one of the most important natural science collections in the UK.
The Museum and CBDC will be combining these two major collections to create a 'Natural Sciences Unit', which will develop awareness and raise the profile of the natural world in Cumbria and beyond. This key post will contribute to moving this agenda forward but will also undertake collections development work, public programming and research and development of the combined collections for Project Tullie¸ the Museum's major new capital development programme.
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust is a major independent regional museum welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year. We are the lead organisation of the Cumbria Museum Consortium, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. As part of our Manifesto we strive to engage our local community at every level: we aim to provide a third space that anchors the community, using our internationally significant collections, to inspire our diverse audiences.
We are looking for a candidate with strong natural science knowledge, great communication skills, a passion for sharing this with audiences. Whilst welcomed, collections management experience is not essential to this role as training can be provided on the job.
Purpose of the Role
- To work as part of the Collections Team and with the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre to embed an understanding of biodiversity and environmental sustainability into museum activity, and advocate internally and externally for increased work in this field, in collaboration with local and national partners.
- To curate and manage the Natural Science collection to recognised professional standards, under the direction of the Curatorial Manager, and to increase access to this collection for research, engagement and income generation.
- To work with colleagues across the organisation - in particular the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre and the Learning and Exhibition teams - to develop innovative projects, exhibitions and events focusing on the Natural Sciences collection in order to support the museum's Audience Development Plan, and to identify funding sources to support these.
Position is Fixed Term: January 2021 - January 2023
If you are inspired by the role and would like to apply for the position, please visit www.tulliehouse.co.uk/vacancies and return a completed application form to by 5pm Wednesday 28th October.
Project Assistant (Cumbria's Past, Our Future Project)
An exciting entry-level opportunity to work with Designated geology collections at an award winning museum.
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust is a major independent regional museum welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year. We are the lead organisation of the Cumbria Museum Consortium, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. As part of our Manifesto we strive to engage our local community at every level: we aim to provide a third space that anchors the community, using our stunning collections, which include our recently Designated Natural Science collection, to inspire our diverse audiences.
The Museum's Natural Science collection is Designated for a reason - it is a comprehensive, scientifically important and nationally significant collection of 300,000+ specimens that represent the flora and fauna of Cumbria, the most biodiverse county in the UK. Together with the 2m+ records held by the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre (CBDC - one of the oldest record centres in the world and located in Tullie House). This exciting new post represents an extraordinary opportunity to work within one of the most important natural science collections in the UK.
Tullie House and CBDC are committed to working together to raise the profile of biodiversity, nature and wildlife in Cumbria. CBDC has been based at Tullie House since 2010, but over the next year it will become more embedded within the Museum's structure, strategic priorities and vision.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to support this process and champion collections care and engagement. It is funded through Arts Council England's Designation Development Fund. The Project Assistant will support work to catalogue and digitise our designated geology and palaeontology collections and work with colleagues to deliver public outcomes and engagement relating to it. We are looking for a candidate with an interest in geology or museum collections, and who is keen to learn new skills.
The post would be responsible for supporting the Project Curator to document and digitise the geology and palaeontology collection, and to help to facilitate public engagement and other activities relating to the project. This is an entry level role, and so previous experience of working in a museum is not a requirement - we are looking for a candidate with an interest in geology or in gaining experience within a dynamic curatorial team.
Purpose of the Role
- Under the direction of the Project Curator, to document and digitise the geology collection to recognised professional standards, and to support increased access to this collection for research, engagement and income generation.
- To work with colleagues across the organisation - in particular the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre and Learning and Exhibition teams - to support the development of, and deliver, displays and events focusing on the geology collection in order to support the museum's Business Plan and the ambitious Project Tullie masterplan.
This post is fixed term (January 2021 - January 2023), 0.4FTE (2 days per week).
Project Curator (Cumbria's Past, Our Future Project)
An exciting opportunity for an experienced collections specialist to work with Designated geology collections at an award-winning museum.
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust is a major independent regional museum welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year. We are the lead organisation of the Cumbria Museum Consortium, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. As part of our Manifesto we strive to engage our local community at every level: we aim to provide a third space that anchors the community, using our stunning collections, which include our recently Designated Natural Science collection, to inspire our diverse audiences.
The Museum's Natural Science collection is Designated for a reason - it is a comprehensive, scientifically important and nationally significant collection of 300,000+ specimens that represent the flora and fauna of Cumbria, the most biodiverse county in the UK. Together with the 2m+ records held by the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre (CBDC - one of the oldest record centres in the world and located in Tullie House). This exciting new post represents an extraordinary opportunity to work within one of the most important natural science collections in the UK.
Tullie House and CBDC are committed to working together to raise the profile of biodiversity, nature and wildlife in Cumbria. CBDC has been based at Tullie House since 2010, but over the next year it will become more embedded within the Museum's structure, strategic priorities and vision.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to support this process and champion collections care and engagement. It is funded through Arts Council England's Designation Development Fund. The Project Curator will lead work to catalogue and digitise our designated geology and palaeontology collections and work with colleagues to develop public outcomes and engagement relating to it. We are looking for a candidate with knowledge of geology or palaeontology, and experience of collections management, and who has a good understanding of how we can use collections to engage and inspire communities.
The post would be responsible for leading the project, managing a Project Assistant, and working with colleagues to develop and deliver forward plans for collections care, public engagement and sector-support.
Purpose of the Role
- To document, digitise and curate the geology and palaeontology collections (part of the Museum's Designated Natural Science collections) to recognised professional standards, and to increase access to this collection for research, engagement and income generation.
- To work with colleagues across the organisation - in particular the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre and the Learning and Exhibition teams - to develop innovative projects, displays and events focusing on the geology collection in order to support the museum's Business Plan and the ambitious Project Tullie masterplan.
- To develop relationships with external experts, professionals and societies, and to develop and deliver skills sharing sessions at other museums, in order to create a regional natural science network.
This post is 0.9 FTE (4.5 days per week). Fixed Term January 2021 - January 2023
Geology Projects Trainee
The North Pennines AONB Partnership is currently offering a training opportunity in geoheritage interpretation and education that would enable you to work with skilled professionals from our team and colleagues from partner organisations.
We are looking for a determined and enthusiastic Earth Science graduate who wants to develop their potential for a career in the geoheritage field.
The North Pennines AONB Partnership is the management body for the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. We are currently offering a training opportunity in geoheritage interpretation and education that would enable you to work with skilled professionals from our team and colleagues from partner organisations.
We are looking for a determined and enthusiastic Earth Science graduate who wants to develop their potential for a career in the geoheritage field.
The work will be based in our office in Stanhope, Weardale and Bowlees Visitor Centre, Teesdale, County Durham and/or home working as necessary, but including travel across the whole area. This is a full time fixed-term post until October 2021, working a 37 hour week.
The successful candidate will be self-employed.
Bursary payments equate to the hourly rate of the living wage determined by Durham County Council, however, as it is a training payment, there are no sickness or holiday payments and it is not taxable.
Bursary payments will be made fortnightly in arrears on receipt of a timesheet and subject to satisfactory progress.
If successful, you will need to register as self-employed and obtain appropriate public liability insurance.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Naomi Foster: naomi@northpenninesaonb.org.uk, 07787 274671 or Simon Wilson: simon@northpenninesaonb.org.uk.
Further details about the AONB Partnership and the area can be found at www.northpennines.org.uk.
This opportunity is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Collections Officer
RCS is the professional body for surgery. Our mission is to build the future of the surgical profession and improve the delivery of surgical care. We do this through education, training, examination, supporting surgical research and providing support and advice for surgeons at all stages of their careers.
About the role
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) wishes to appoint a Collections Officer.
The Collections Officer works across multiple sites to support the functions of the Museums Department, part of the Learning and Quality Directorate. The Museum collections include historically significant ACE Designated collections and modern Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licenced material. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the RCS museum collections. The Collections Officer will play a key role in the preparation and decant of the museum collections as part of redevelopment of the RCS buildings. They will undertake various aspects of collection management and care. This includes packing and moving collections, object cataloguing and location and movement control.
Please contact Dawn Kemp via dawn.kemp@rcseng.ac.uk for further information.
What we can offer you:
- 25 days paid holiday (excl bank holidays) and up to 4 college closure days over Christmas
- Flexible working
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
- In-house gym
- Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme
To apply for this position please send a targeted cover letter and tailored CV to RCSHR@rcseng.ac.uk
If you have any questions about this position please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly HR team on 020 7869 6004 or RCSHR@rcseng.ac.uk who will be more than happy to help or put you in touch with the Recruiting Manager.
Closing date: 16 August 2020
Interview date: 26 August 2020 (tbc)
We are fully committed to equality and diversity and will assess your application based on your experience, skills and suitability to the position only.
We confirm we have complied with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19
Assistant Conservator
To apply for this role please email the HR inbox with your CV and targeted letter at rcshr@rcseng.ac.uk
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Conservator (FTC until October 2022). The Assistant Conservator works across multiple sites to support the functions of the Museums Department, part of the Learning and Quality Directorate. The Museum collections include historically significant ACE Designated collections and modern Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licenced material.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work within a busy museum department. The Assistant Conservator will help to prepare the museums for large scale development, this will involve packing and moving collections, carrying out cleaning and preparation work for object moves and conservation work on organic specimens including human tissue.
Collections Officer
Herefordshire Museum Service is looking to recruit a part time Collections Officer to work within the Collections team on exhibitions, collections care and development, documentation, access, and public and digital engagement.
Museum experience, a knowledge of historical collections, and strengths in documentation and digital data are key requisites along with adaptability.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity.
All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the 'Disability Confident' scheme;
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Benefits with Herefordshire Council
Holidays: 25 days per year plus 2 days unpaid at Christmas (pro rata for part time)
Pension: LGS pension scheme
Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.
http://www.hoopleresourcing.co.uk/Jobs/Details.aspx?JobId=Plough-Lane--H...(6664).aspx
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you would like to obtain details regarding feedback on your application please contact Hoople Resourcing at: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk
Please apply online via the link:
http://www.hoopleresourcing.co.uk/Jobs/Details.aspx?JobId=Plough-Lane--H...(6664).aspx
Cataloguing Internship
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, this appointment is being temporarily suspended and will be reposted on the University of Cambridge Museum’s webpage when we know more.
We are recruiting! Funding has become available, through the University of Cambridge Museums, for a three month Internship with the University Museum of Zoology.
The purpose of this internship is to assist with the auditing, cataloguing and labelling of approximately 200 cichlid fish collected in Lake Malawi in 2017 and subsequently donated to the museum.
If you are a recent graduate and have an interest in pursuing a career in museums, please visit https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/Opportunities to find out more about this internship.
Summer Science Intern - Enhancing Kew's spirit collections
As an intern, during your placement, you will help to deliver Kew’s mission by participating in and providing support to the activities within the Science Directorate. You will receive training in key research skills from Kew’s leading experts and gain valuable practical and professional experience. You will also have access to Kew’s world-renowned collections of plants and fungi, its library and research facilities. Interns contribute to the research activities of a specific team, aligned with the Kew Science Strategy 2015-2020. Please see the accompanying project details for specific information on the research area and training provided.
You will probably either be an undergraduate or recent graduate studying biosciences, bioinformatics, computer science or a subject related to this project. You’ll be able to demonstrate an interest in biodiversity, its sustainable use and conservation. You’ll also have an operating knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and/or database software together with experience of data collection and analysis and report writing. Equally important will be evidence of your ability to work as part of a team. Please see the project details for more information.
The salary will be £15,429 per annum pro rata for 8 weeks
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
Collections Assistant
The University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge is inviting applications for a full-time Collections Assistant to assist in the maintenance and organisation of the collections following the Museum's recent transformative redevelopment. Collections still in nearby storage in the need to be assessed, processed and brought back to the museum stores.
This work will uncover new untold stories behind these "hidden" collections, enabling the Museum team to communicate to the public the nature of working behind the scenes, the thrill of new discoveries, and the specific challenges of zoological collections. Our goal is to ensure that the collections are both appropriately stored and made physically and intellectually accessible: to researchers, students, stakeholders and audiences in Cambridge and worldwide.
You will have experience working with museum collections, good oral and written communication skills, demonstrable IT proficiency and good manual dexterity for object handling.
For more information and to apply, see here: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/25337/