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Natural History Museum - Scientific and Public Engagement Trustees
Board meetings normally take place at the main site in South Kensington, London.
In recent years the May Board meeting has been held at another UK location and the Annual Trustees' Strategy Day is usually held in London but remote from the Museum
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The Museum is seeking to appoint two trustees:
Scientific trustee.
The Board includes scientifically qualified Trustees to oversee the Museum's programme of scientific works and investment in scientific facilities.
The appointed trustee will have direct experience of research in the life sciences and of management responsibilities in a significant organisation.
They will be required to lead and participate in a peer review of the Museum's scientific research and collection management.
A Public Engagement trustee.
The appointed Trustee will have relevant experience related to the Museum's public facing work programmes.
The Museum is particularly interested in developing its formal and informal learning programmes especially with schools who may not regularly engage with the Museum and in expanding its programme of activities around the UK through partnership with other organisations.
The Museum is also committed to expanding and deepening engagement with a wider variety of audiences, and in particular new and diverse audiences.
All Trustees must demonstrate:
- A knowledge of and commitment to the Natural History Museum and support of the purpose and values of the Museum;
- Proven ability to take responsibility and demonstrate sound judgement in strategic decision-making;
- A commitment to diversity in the Museum's governance, workforce and public offer;
- A commitment to actively lead/support the Museum's fundraising campaigns;
- Excellent representational and communications skills;
- Experience of making an impact in the private, public or voluntary sector;
- Appreciation and understanding of financial risk management;
- A clear understanding of the principles of corporate governance and the role of Museum Trustees.
How to Apply
Please send:
- a CV of no more than two sides of A4 (Arial Font Size 12);
- a supporting statement of not more than two sides of A4 (Arial Font Size 12 )setting out how you meet the criteria;
- The OCPA Monitoring Form concerning your personal information and political activity; and
- The Conflict of Interests form.
Completed applications should be emailed to: publicappointments@culture.gov.uk
Please insert Natural History Museum in the 'subject' field line and indicate the role/s for which you have applied. Late applications will not be considered.
Collections & Learning Curator
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
Records Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Records Management Team.
We're looking for a Records Manager to implement improvements to the records management procedure and practice across our organisation.
The role will work towards the implementation of our electronic records and document management solution (Centris) at Kew and manage the operation of the Modern Records service, both paper and electronic.
Library, Art & Archives are responsible for organising and managing Kew's paper collections and related electronic content in these three areas.
The Archives manage the institutional collection of Kew's historic record of activities and also the organisation of the Modern Records, with the aim to develop best practice in record keeping for staff across the organisation, in accordance with national and international standards and legislation.
This will be an exciting time to join the team, as working closely with the IT department, we will be implementing a SharePoint based electronic document and records management system across the organisation. The post will have the opportunity to work across the business, with staff at all levels. With a postgraduate qualification in records management or archive administration (or equivalent), the post-holder will be expected to have demonstrable experience of working in a records management position, ideally with SharePoint.
An excellent understanding of records management and information legislation is essential. In addition the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships and engage staff at all levels with Kew's records management policy.
The salary will be £30,981 - £36,941 per annum, depending on skills and experience
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a broad range of Learning and Development opportunities, with access to the Civil Service training curriculum, generous annual leave entitlement for new starters, family friendly policies, a choice of competitive pensions and flexible benefits scheme.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking 'Apply for this job'.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
Research Taxonomist
The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomological biodiversity. Our research is aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge of African insects with an emphasis on Lepidoptera.
Working as part of a small team, this role requires an organised individual with experience of working with Lepidoptera collections. The successful candidate will be capable of conducting self and group-led taxonomic research and have a strong understanding of zoological nomenclature. The successful candidate will be proficient at disseminating their findings through scientific journals and other scientific outlets, identifying and recurating parts of the collections as required whilst ensuring collections are safeguarded in line with ANHRT collections management protocol.
We welcome applicants with a broad understanding of Lepidopteran taxa. Candidates with specific knowledge of the following Heteroceran families would be preferable but candidates with expertise in other families will also be considered: Noctuidae, Erebidae, Lasiocampidae, Bombycidae, Limacodidae and/or Microlepidoptera.
Essential Competencies:
• Relevant undergraduate degree
• A proven ability to initiate and complete relevant research projects with national and international collaborations
• Previous experience of undertaking scientific research projects. This can be working as part of a team or individually.
• Draft publications and prepare them for submission to refereed journals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A clear understanding of taxonomy and a knowledge of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
• An ability to organise multiple assignments with minimal supervision and in response to deadlines
• A high level of attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy. This will be coupled with an excellent level of manual dexterity.
• A proven ability to undertake specimen dissections and genitalia preparations
• A full driving license and own car
Preferable Competencies:
• Relevant PhD or equivalent work experience
• Specialist knowledge of Noctuidae, Erebidae, Lasiocampidae, Bombycidae or Microlepidoptera
• A willingness to travel in the UK and abroad for short or long periods as required.
To apply for this job:
Please email enquiries@anhrt.org.uk to obtain an ANHRT application form.
Then email enquiries@anhrt.org.uk with the following documents:
- Document A – ANHRT application form, this must be completed by hand
- Document B – Curriculum Vitae
- Document C – Cover letter, within your cover letter please indicate how you are suitable to the role advertised
- Document D – List of your relevant publications.
Collections Project Assistant
The Sedgwick Museum is currently undertaking a major relocation of its rock collections (approximately 12,000 drawers, 400,000 specimens) from the Atlas Building at High Cross, Cambridge to the Museum’s new purpose-built geological collection store adjacent to the Museum’s AG Brighton Building on Madingley Rise. The move is led by the Collections Manager with support from the Collections team and is estimated to take at least 15 months. The Collections Project Assistant role will provide essential support to that team during the move, and enable volunteers to contribute effectively to the project.
The Collections Project Assistant will provide practical and organisational support to the Collections Manager during the relocation of the geological collections. They will ensure that the collections are relocated and documented with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness, and will motivate volunteers to contribute to the same goals. The Collections Project Assistant will carry out essential documentation and collections care, under the guidance of the Museum’s Collections Manager and the Conservator, transporting pallet loads of specimen drawers between buildings using a 3.5T box van with tail lift. They will contribute to public and stakeholder engagement both face-to-face, by giving tours and other activities, and online through blogs and social media.
The collections of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences are some of the most important geological collections in the world, comprising more than two million fossils, rocks and minerals representing 300 years of collecting, from Enlightenment Cabinets of Curiosities to specimens collected in the field by some of today’s leading researchers. The Museum welcomes more than 150,000 public visitors a year and delivers popular public programmes and outreach. The Museum’s priorities include reaching a larger and more diverse public audience, increasing and enhancing the support we provide to researchers and students, and taking a lead in the regional and national museums sector. The Museum is also an active member of the University of Cambridge Museums consortium, and as such the appointee will be part of a wider network of museum professionals in Cambridge.
The University and the Museum are committed to equality and diversity and encourage applications from any potential appointee, especially from under-represented groups. The Department of Earth Sciences, of which the Museum is a part, has an action plan to promote inclusivity in both the work and study environment. The University holds an institutional Athena-SWAN silver award and the Department is a bronze award holder. Details of some of the family-friendly policies operated by the University are at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employeebenefits/fami.... The Museum is also an active member of the University of Cambridge Museums consortium, and as such the appointee will be part of a wider network of museum professionals in Cambridge.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 15 months in the first instance.
Director of Biodiversity Banking
San Diego Zoo Global is a conservation organization dedicated to the science of saving endangered species worldwide. San Diego Zoo Global operates three world-class facilities: the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research.
Our organization’s vision - we will lead the fight against extinction.
Help us to make a difference for wildlife and begin your adventure with a career at the San Diego Zoo. Join the dedicated crew who are passionate about what they do and strive to create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
The San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research has an immediate opening for a full-time conservation innovator to develop and lead the research and technical team devoted to our unique Frozen Zoo® cryobank (http://institute.sandiegozoo.org/resources/frozen-zoo®). This position will also interface with our Native Plant Seed Bank, Pathology Archives and other biomaterials collections.
We are specifically seeking candidates with experience managing cryopreservation systems who possess the scientific training preparing them to conduct collection management research and to curate preserved biological collections of plants and animals, as well as skills to develop and manage the Biodiversity Banking team as an enterprising, service-oriented unit. A background that includes a strong understanding of cryobiology, cell biology, tissue culture, gamete preservation, and/or seed banking as well as curation and collection management is desirable.
This position marks Biodiversity Banking’s establishment as an independent unit within the San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research and presents opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic research team that includes Community Engagement, Conservation Genetics, Disease Investigations, Plant Conservation, Population Sustainability, Reproductive Sciences, and Recovery Ecology. We are the largest zoo-based, multidisciplinary research and wildlife conservation team in the world and are currently engaged in projects in more than 40 countries benefitting over 100 species.
The successful candidate will oversee the current five-person team and the Frozen Zoo® facilities at the Beckman Center for Conservation Research in Escondido, California, and at the San Diego Zoo. The initial expectation is to adapt the existing group into an independent unit supporting scientific research of other Institute teams while developing a productive new program dedicated to improving the science of cryopreservation and biobank collection management.
We are looking for candidates with
• An advanced degree in the biological or curatorial sciences
• Relevant science and professional management experience
• Proficiency and interest in working as a member of an applied, multidisciplinary scientific research team dedicated to saving species
• Collections management experience with curator-level responsibility
• Systems management skills, including the capacity to organize diverse biomaterials collections into an integrated whole
• Proven ability to collect reliable data, formulate accurate analysis and lead others to take effective action in novel circumstances
• Organizational and planning skills applicable to maximizing both return on conservation mission as well as return on investment in staff and capital
• Experience with preparation and management of budgets at the departmental level
The Director of Biodiversity Banking will expand and balance Frozen Zoo® operations to meet San Diego Zoo Global’s strategic objectives, promote the value it adds to the organization, and generate appropriate revenue for services and materials it provides externally.
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: When uploading your resume please include your cover letter as the first page of your resume and upload it as one document. (In the cover letter, candidates are requested to include a statement of career goals and vision for San Diego Zoo Global’s Biodiversity Banking program).
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Director of Biodiversity Banking performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that supports San Diego Zoo Global’s mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction. The Director of Biodiversity Banking is responsible for overseeing an Institute for Conservation Research team; directing the work of scientific and other staff within the team; managing the team’s budget, including research grants; and serving as an active member of the ICR Directors Team. This position reports to the Corporate Director of Conservation Research.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Plans, designs, organizes, supervises, and conducts independent and collaborative, mission-aligned research projects and programs
• Oversees operations of laboratory and/or field programs
• Mentors staff within the team and determines reporting needs
• Develops and administers training concerning research goals, including doctoral and postdoctoral students, volunteers, and others
• Keeps abreast of relevant research and technology developments
• Determines research parameters, methodology, and cost requirements
• Develops, administers, and monitors assigned budgets
• Obtains external funding to support programs
• Evaluates funding sources and prepares grant applications
• Engages in enterprise activities that maximize return on investment in staff and capital
• Publishes papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and popular literature
• Prepares progress reports and other documentation as required
• Adheres to all SDZG and department policies and practices
• Exemplifies the highest standard of work ethics
• Practices the GRRREAT Customer Service Standards
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
• Develops a broad-scale scientific research program for the team that is aligned with the organization and the Institute’s strategic goals
• Oversees data collection and documentation of research methodology and results
• Develops and applies new methodologies
•Generates appropriate revenue for services and materials
• Maintains inventories and provides samples to collaborating researchers
• Maintains applicable records
• Makes presentations to professional groups and organization staff
• Serves on the ICR Directors Team and participates in a wide variety of the Institute’s business discussions and decisions
• Collaborates with scientific colleagues within and outside San Diego Zoo Global
• May organize international symposia
• Reviews scientific manuscripts and grant proposals
• Serves in a professional service capacity for outside conservation organizations and academic institutions
• Serves on national and international advisory committees
• Maintains a variety of contacts in order to respond to inquiries and requests and effectively coordinate activities
ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications include a PhD in a specialized area of biological science and/or a DVM or equivalent specialized training; considerable experience conducting and directing research in a specialized field; valid California driver license.
Knowledge of:
• Government regulations applicable to research, hazardous materials, and safety
• Effective leadership skills
Ability to:
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and desktop publishing systems
• Develop, administer, and monitor budgets
• Prepare and review grant applications and administer grants
• Prepare papers for publication scientific journals
• Create and manage a dynamic team
• Manage staff and work effectively with others in a diverse environment
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Prepare and deliver presentations
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Possible exposure to radiation, zoonotic diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials; work outdoors with wild animals in varying weather conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Move moderately heavy objects approximately 25-35 pounds; may require travel.
Location: Institute for Conservation Research
Duration: - Year Round/Exempt with benefits
Exempt position - Salary is commensurate with experience
Deadline to submit application: Sunday, June 30, 2019
San Diego Zoo Global is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.
THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
All New Hires are subject to passing a drug screen and some employment is contingent upon passing pre-placement testing.
Are you ready to start your adventure and put your Passion for Wildlife to work?
Aquarists x2
Salary: £22,839 pa pro rata (rising to £23,305 after probation)
Closing Date: Friday 21 June 2019
Job title and reference: Aquarists - 1 permanent & 1 contract. Ref: CPE8.19
Contract & Hours of work: Full time (35 hours per week) - Permanent - 8am to 4pm, on a fixed rota working three weekends in four (including bank holidays on rota basis)
Full time (35 hours per week) - fixed term for 9 months - 8am to 4pm, on a fixed rota working one weekend in four (including bank holidays on rota basis)
The Horniman Museum and Gardens in south east London has been open since Victorian times, when the tea trader and philanthropist, Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to the local community. Since then, our collection has grown significantly and includes internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed aquarium and natural history gallery - all surrounded by 16 acres of beautiful Gardens offering breathtaking views across London.
The Horniman's acclaimed Aquarium aims to inspire people to respect the natural world. It has 15 living displays representing geographically correct biotopes from around the globe, including an historic Victorian Parlour display, a Fijian Coral Reef, Jellyfish, London Pond and a multi-taxa Amazonian Rainforest. Our collection is made up of approximately 250 species of fish, invertebrates (aquatic & terrestrial), amphibians and plants.
We are looking for Aquarists to join our busy aquarium team in caring for our diverse living collections through display maintenance, livestock feeding, maintaining life support systems, conducting water testing, updating computerised records and answering queries from the public, all to the highest possible standard.
You'll ideally have an aquatic biological qualification, and will have maintained aquaria in a public aquarium, museum or zoo setting.
You'll have proven experience of running successful tropical coral systems, with a knowledge of coral propagation and husbandry, and water chemistry management.
It would be an advantage to hold a Dive Master or equivalent certificate.
To apply, visit our website:
www.horniman.ac.uk/about/jobs
The closing date for completed applications is 10am on Friday 21 June 2019.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 15 July 2019.
The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Collections Moves Manager
Do you have experience of the management, storage and movement of collections? Are you able to plan and manage projects effectively?
One Collection will revolutionise public access to one of the most significant scientific collections in the world. In spring 2019 construction began at the National Collections Centre in Wiltshire on a new home for more than 300,000 historic items from the Science Museum Group Collection. This will transform how we manage, care for and share our collection with the world, ensuring these historic objects continue to inspire future generations. From 2023 this building will open regularly for public tours, school and research visits, providing unprecedented public access to this incredible collection.
As Collections Moves Manager you will maintain, coordinate and enhance the delivery of the sub-project to digitise and pack objects at our Blythe House site ahead of their move into the NCC. Working closely with colleagues, you will lead the teams delivering the core collections moves workflow: Inventory, Hazard Surveyors, Photography, Conservation & Collections Care, and Packing. With the exception of packing, which started this year, the workflows started in April 2018. Each team is also supported and trained by specialist colleagues for their discipline and you will liaise closely with other managers. You will also liaise with the Curatorial team in London and wider Collections Services team at Blythe House and the NCC and ensure collaborative work.
In this role you will ensure that these tasks are carried out in a safe and secure manner to comply with current legislation and following best professional practice. You will be aware of hazard management procedures associated with historic objects and have a good knowledge of Health and Safety.
You will be offered excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, BUPA medical and dental care, an annual season ticket loan and numerous staff discounts whilst developing your career in a world class museum group.
This role is offered on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract basis.
You will receive a confirmation email from hrservice@sciencemuseum.ac.uk once you have submitted your application via our recruitment website.
If you do not receive an email, please contact us on the above email address where our HR Service team will be able to assist you.
For further information please visit our website on
http://bit.ly/2Mfrmng
Curatorial & Collections Assistant (Zoology)
UCL Culture invite applications for the post of Curatorial & Collections Assistant
UCL Culture is a multidisciplinary team committed to connecting the world with UCL through innovative programming and engagement activities. We use our assets in the form of collections, museums, theatre and most importantly our people and know how to mobilise the UCL community, inspiring them to engage people with their research and their research with people. We amplify their work through the delivery of compelling and coherent programmes of events, public engagement activities, public art, performance, exhibitions and permanent museum displays to create cutting edge cultural experiences. We collaborate, light sparks, disrupt and provoke. We use our objects, insights and expertise to reframe questions and surface new ideas. We believe in the power of open because open minds see further.
The Operations team within UCL Culture directly manage our venues, customer interactions, administration and collections. The Operations team sets the standard in these areas to ensure we maintain a quality, compliant and professional service-orientated approach that responds to the strategy of UCL Culture and UCL.
This role will contribute towards the care of the collections, and provide support for teaching and research with UCL collections.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate will have excellent team-working and collaborative skills, with the ability to provide a high standard of customer service. They must have previous experience of working in a museum, with handling a wide range of fragile objects, and experience of collections care and documentation. A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, and knowledge of museum catalogue software are also desirable.
Collections and Engagement Curator: Natural Science
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery - Collections and Engagement Curators
“A local museum with a global collection that inspires people and connects communities”
Positions:
Human History (world cultures, local and social history) - 26 hours per week
Art (fine art and decorative arts) - 18.5 hours per week
Natural Science (archaeology, zoology, and geology) - 18.5 hours per week
Do you love bringing collections and the stories they hold to life as well as have a passion for working with people? We are looking for a proactive and energetic person with previous experience of curation, engagement or museum learning.
As a Collections and Engagement Curator you will be integral to the success and development of Hastings Museum & Art Gallery as it transforms into a community museum. You will provide curatorial leadership and expertise in community-led initiatives linked to the museum’s business plan. You will be responsible for the curation and the development of the collections and community-led projects with our core and target audiences.
You will be expected to work as part of a small team and be passionate about encouraging participation and dialogue with the local community, stakeholder groups and volunteers. Your previous experience of developing high quality events, exhibitions and displays, learning sessions or community and access programmes will be central to making a success of this new role.
As a key member of our new collections and engagement team you will work with colleagues to develop and deliver new sustainable and engaging opportunities to achieve our ambition to become a community museum.
We understand as a hybrid role that you may have more experience in some areas than others and as such we will support you to develop your skills and knowledge.
About the museum
The Hastings Museum & Art Gallery was established in 1890 with ownership passing the local authority in 1905. Today, the museum is going through a period of significant change as we transform into a community museum. This transformation will ensure that we are relevant to the people of Hastings as well as to visitors to the town. It will see us become a socially engaged organisation focused on community engagement, particularly with groups from disadvantaged areas, minorities and vulnerable groups, as well as have a strong emphasis on promoting health, well-being, education and lifelong learning. Over the next three years we aim to be a more resilient museum with increased external funding and earned income.
Hastings
Over the last decade Hastings has undergone an economic and cultural renaissance. The area’s reputation as cultural centre continues to strengthen with flagship projects such as the RIBA award-wining Pier, Jerwood Gallery and iconic De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill stimulating new cultural economic activity. The town is full of life with plenty of things to do in the evening and at weekends, from the arcades on the sea to bars and cafes in the town centre sitting alongside a full calendar of festivals, arts and cultural events. Hastings is easily accessible by road, rail and bus – with good transport links to London and along the South Coast to places like Brighton.
Hastings Borough Council
Here, we have a vision to create a better Hastings; a strong community, where our residents can enjoy an excellent quality of life in an attractive environment.
We’re working to achieve this through the many services we provide, from regenerating the town centre and improving the cleanliness of our streets and beaches to increasing cultural opportunities and strengthening the local economy. We’re driven by a belief in fairness, a desire to tackle economic and social deprivation, and a recognition of the value of cultural diversity in the town.
To apply
Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values and attitude that match our own! If you would like to have an informal chat about applying for this role please call 01424 451151 and speak to our Museum and Cultural Development Manager. To apply please fill out an application form.