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Curator (Collections)
An opportunity has arisen within Fife Cultural Trust for the post of Curator (Collections) to cover for maternity leave for up to one year. Your confident and outgoing personality will enable you to work closely with the other Curator (Collections) in the curatorial team. The post is based in Kirkcaldy, although the role does have responsibilities and requires travel throughout Fife.
Required Skills:
You will have gained experience in a similar role and will have developed relevant skills in Collection Management, Project Management and the use of ICT whilst working in museums and galleries. Projects will include working on plans for the new Collections Centre in Glenrothes. A relevant postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies/Heritage and exhibition skills are desirable.
Application Instructions:
For further information on this post or an informal discussion please contact Gavin Grant, on 03451 55 55 55 452826 or email gavin.grant@onfife.com
For an application pack please email recruitment.FCT@onfife.com. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 10th January 2016.
Collections Manager
Hampshire Cultural Trust cares for the art and museum collections owned by Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council, including archaeology, arts, historic photographs, natural sciences and social and industrial history.
The Collections Manager is responsible for ensuring that information about the collections is recorded and managed to the highest standard and made available to a wide audience.
As Collections Manager you will lead a small team and will have proven experience of working in an Accredited museum and expert knowledge in collections documentation (using Modes Complete or a similar system), making collections information widely available through the use of appropriate media.
Additional you will manage the Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council collections of historic photographs to preserve them for future generations and increase online use by the general public, researchers and the media
You will be able to demonstrate competency in managing a small team or volunteers, project, time and financial management, effective relationship and network building, excellent communication skills and be self motivated and keen to develop yourself and others.
Required Skills:
Essential Qualifications
• Degree in relevant subject
Desirable Qualifications
• Post graduate qualification in museum studies or similar
• Driving licence
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Ability to demonstrate extensive experience and expertise in collections documentation using Modes Complete or similar systems
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of managing collections and people in an Accredited museum
• Experience of line-managing and training staff and volunteers
• Experience in project management, with well developed financial management and time management skills.
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships and networks in order to achieve the Trust’s objectives.
• Experience of developing, managing and editing online collections websites and contributing content to a range of platforms
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including oral, written, presentation, briefing and have an understanding of different communications needs of different audience types. Ability to translate technical information into plain English.
• Self motivated and committed to personal development.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Experience of managing and digitising a collection of photographs
• Experience of undertaking rationalisation and disposal projects
• Track record in generating income from image sales and licencing
Application Instructions:
To view the full job summary and person specification please visit our website http://www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/jobs
To apply for this role please send a detailed cover letter showing your suitability for the role along with your CV to hr@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Science Engagement Officer
Fixed Term until July 2017
This exciting new post has been devised to collaborate with Museum colleagues and others from across the University of Reading to devise, deliver and evaluate science engagement and interpretation within the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL). It forms a key part of the Wellcome Trust funded project 'Our Country Lives: Nutrition, Health and Rural England.'
Science-based engagement represents a new departure for the Museum and a significant strand of the current redevelopment of its displays and programming. The successful candidate will play a central role in developing complementary resources connected to new displays and science-related archives and artefacts (including web-based films, social media, artistic interventions, and further events).
Required Skills:
Postgraduate qualification in science communication or museum studies, or equivalent professional experience
Experience of delivering public engagement or similar communication activity
Knowledge of a relevant subject area, such as biological science, food science, or farming
Experience of working with a wide range of audiences or users.
Application Instructions:
Further particulars and details of how to apply online can be found at https://www.reading.ac.uk/15/about/jobs/about-job-details.aspx?vacancy_i...
Documentation Officer
The purpose of the job is to contribute to the development and maintenance of collections management programmes, including documentation, inventory, storage and loans. The post will involve maintaining the collections management database and developing cataloguing standards. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Requirements
The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:
Current museums professional practice
Extensive knowledge of documentation procedures and current best practice
The Museums System (TMS) or equivalent computer cataloguing systems
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Educated to degree level
Post graduate qualification in Museum or Archives Studies or equivalent practical experience
Responsibilities
Maintain and develop the computerised collections database (known as TMS) and other accession records
Operational delivery of collection management activity for all Museums and Galleries collections
Respond to enquiries from staff and members of the public, including requests for digital images of the collections
- See more at: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/aberdeen-city-council/jobs/doc...
Temporary Curatorial Assistant (Natural Science)
Doncaster Heritage Services is seeking a Curatorial Assistant to work on its wide-ranging natural science collections.
You will assist with the curation of the Museum Service’s natural science collections, particularly the documentation of the existing collection, improvements to storage and care of the collection, rationalisation and dispersal of items from the collection as appropriate.
The postholder will be the sole natural science specialist within Heritage Services and will focus specifically on tackling the historic accessioning backlog in order to achieve Accreditation targets.
The natural science collection is extensive and, in places, of international quality. There is also a long history of engagement with the local natural science community since the foundation of the Museum & Art Gallery in 1909. Numbering around 400,000 specimens this exciting yet underused collection contains, taxidermy, cabinet skins, mollusca, osteology, corals, herbaria, entomology, rocks, minerals and fossils. The geology and palaeontology collections are largely catalogued, so this post will be concentrating upon the biological collections.
You will hold a degree in a biological science, or possess equivalent experience and will have had experience of documenting natural science collections and working within a museum environment in this context.
You should have a good knowledge of British natural history as well as of taxonomy and the identification of biological specimens.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about natural history, able to work on their own or as part of a team and who is logical and methodical, yet practical and flexible.
Doncaster Heritage Services is a newly formed service, comprising Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery, Cusworth Hall Museum & Park, Doncaster Archives and Doncaster Local Studies Library. It is a friendly service committed to developing and innovating in how we deliver our service to the people of Doncaster and beyond.
Details for this post and how to apply can be found from Monday 14th December on the Doncaster Council jobs page https://www.doncastercounciljobs.co.uk/ Reference DON/15/1269
For further information please contact either Carolyn Dalton, Heritage Services Manager or Peter Robinson, Museums Officer (Human History) on 01302 734293 or 782342.
Exhibition Project Manager
Exhibition Project Manager
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
UK, England, Birmingham
Reporting to: Museum Manager (Thinktank)
Areas of responsibility: To support the development and delivery of exhibitions relating to the Masterplan for Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
Whilst the post holder will be based at Thinktank they may be required to occasionally work at other BMT sites.
Contract: Fixed purpose contract till June 2018
Salary: £28 000
To apply please complete an application form
http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/system/resources/W1siZiIsIjIwMTUvMTI...
and submit your completed application form to recruitment@birminghammuseums.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 15th January 2016 at 9am.
Interviews are to be held week commencing 18th January.
More Details: http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/about/careers
Accountabilities:
1. Assist the Museum Manager with the development and delivery of the Masterplan for Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum.
2. Management and coordination of the content, interpretation and collections elements necessary to complete phase one of the Thinktank Masterplan, the development of a new Under 7s gallery.
3. To develop high quality, innovative science exhibits that deliver agreed learning outcomes and meet the needs of target audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the development of the Thinktank Masterplan with particular focus on Phase 1, the development of a new Under 7s gallery, and the planning of other phases
2. Manage the development of all exhibition content for the Phase 1 gallery project to agreed timescales and budgets.
3. Procure, brief and manage the work of external contractors involved in exhibition development and fit out (e.g. designers, AV software developers, interactive exhibit fabricators, fit out contractors)
4. Work closely with engagement and collections staff in developing exhibition displays and interpretation
5. Work closely with the technical team on the design and installation of the exhibition, including interactive exhibits.
6. Support the Collections Care team in the conservation, preparation and installation of collection objects.
7. Ensure that all aspects of collections care and management in respect of the Masterplan projects are carried out in accordance with BMT policies and procedures.
8. Manage and monitor specific Masterplan project budgets as agreed by the Museum Manager
9. Assist in preparing reports, funding applications and grant claims in relation to the delivery of the Thinktank Masterplan.
10. Write and contribute to project progress reports for the Senior Management Team, Stakeholders and Funders.
11. Undertake consultation and evaluation to ensure Masterplan exhibitions remain relevant to target audiences.
12. Work closely with community and educational partners and stakeholders in developing the Thinktank Masterplan and the design of its Phase 1 gallery.
13. Observe all health and safety regulations and requirements relating to the duties of the post and in accordance with health and safety legislation, observing the child protection measures applicable by law.
The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by their changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential Criteria
- Degree in relevant discipline or demonstrably equivalent level of academic skills and/or work experience.
Desirable Criteria
- Science degree
- Postgraduate Qualification in museum studies or a related subject.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working in a museum or science centre or heritage attraction (not likely to be less than 3 years).
- Substantial experience of managing exhibitions and gallery projects (not likely to be less than 3 years).
- Substantial experience of developing interactive museum/science centre exhibits designed for children and families audiences (not likely to be less than 3 years).
- Substantial experience of working with exhibition designers, consultants and fabricators/fit out contractors.
- Experience of working with community and educational groups in the design and development of exhibitions
- A good knowledge of budget management and monitoring.
- Substantial project management experience (not likely to be less than 3 years).
Skills
Essential Criteria
- Ability to break down barriers between individuals and involve others in discussions and decisions.
- High Levels of verbal communication.
- High Levels of numeracy.
- IT literate and familiar with the use of MS office including databases.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely using a high standard of English Language.
- Understanding of collections requirements relating to care.
- Excellent organisational skills with a track record in meeting tight deadlines for complex projects.
Desirable Criteria
- Able to speak a community language relevant to Birmingham's population
Aptitude
Essential Criteria
- Innovative and creative approach to projects.
- A flexible approach to work, able to undertake a range of activities meeting tight deadlines for complex projects.
- Able to communicate with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams to achieve common goals
- Must be good team worker, assertive, enthusiastic, diplomatic and polite.
Circumstances
Essential Criteria
- Able to work flexibility including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
- Able to travel throughout the area to visit other BMT sites.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Essential Criteria
- Fully understands their role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
Desirable Criteria
- An understanding of equal opportunities
Museum Trainee: Natural History
Introductory information
The natural history trainee will have the opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of Natural History curatorship working in a department which holds a large number of specimens (c. 1.2 million) and internationally significant collections.
Key areas of work
The natural history traineeship will support a full range of curatorial activities as well as a number of major projects across the service.
Three major on-going projects to which the trainee will contribute are: Norfolk’s Deep History Coast; Cromer Forest–bed Fossil Project and West Runton Mammoth display. This will include contributing to funding proposals and project outlines and project management
S/he will participate in a variety of public events such as, RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch; Heritage Open Days; Mammoths, Monsters and Minibeasts event.
The trainee will work with the county-wide Learning Team providing specimens and material for school and other visiting groups and have the opportunity to contribute directly to these.
S/he will work directly on the on-going rationalisation programme including the cased taxidermy bird collection and geology collections at the Norfolk Collections Centre, Gressenhall.
The natural history section has on-going collections management and documentation work to which the trainee will make a substantial contribution including updating records in MODES and creating new records from original accession registers. There will also be the opportunity to work on the project which is putting NMS collections online at www.norfolkmuseumscollections.org
Development opportunities
• All aspects of collections care; photography, storage, handling, documentation, specimen preparation (palaeontology, taxidermy, spirit preservation, entomology, botany) interpretation, display
• Practical training and experience in the conservation of natural history specimens including taxidermy conservation, spirit preserved collections care, fossil conservation, integrated pest management
• Partnership working with a range of external organisations and colleagues within NMS
• Presentation skills
• Recruiting and supervising volunteers
• Working directly with the public and audiences, answering enquiries
• Devising, developing and delivering events, talks and tours
Skills
In addition to the set of skills outlined in the job details an interest in natural history is essential and some natural sciences background an advantage.
Does this sound like you? If so you can find out more about this opportunity by attending a briefing session for potential applicants at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery on 11th or 12th December 2015.
Documentation Officer
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.
Maintaining and developing the documentation of our collections is crucial to the Horniman's work, supporting core activities and a number of projects, including the delivery of online collections and temporary exhibitions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic part-time (19 hours per week to be worked on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (job share)) Documentation Officer to share the work of helping to develop our documentation services, ensuring that the museum is fully accountable for its objects, and supporting museum projects.
You will work with your job-sharing partner to assist the Documentation Manager with the documentation of the collection, the management and development of the Horniman's inventory and the maintenance of documentation standards and procedures, and the management and development of the Horniman's collections management system (Mimsy XG); and will help prepare data within the collections management system for delivery online.
You will need a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and significant experience of working with museum objects in a documentation role. This will include a good working knowledge and experience of applying museum documentation standards, procedures and controlled terminology to a diverse collection using a sophisticated collections management system. Exemplary data-entry skills, the ability to work on repetitive tasks to tight deadlines without loss of quality, and to be equally happy working as part of a team or in isolation, are also essential to this post.
Herbarium Collections Manager
Kew is the world-leader in plant diversity science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a major visitor attraction, that shows the importance of plants in all our lives. Kew's mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life.
You will have a relevant first degree or equivalent experience in collections management, be an excellent communicator with the flexibility to manage your own activities and those of a small team.
This role requires attention to detail, a proven ability to follow precise procedures and accurately document and track specimen records through appropriate IT tools.
You will contribute towards developing policy in order to attain Museum Accreditation, have knowledge of the SPECTRUM collections management standard and an understanding of relevant legislation governing the movement of plant genetic resources.
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.
Collections Assistant (Natural Science)
A 37 hour fixed term post for six months working as part of our Curatorial Team.
Museums Sheffield has been awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver the Weston Park Museum: A Bright Future project.
The project will bring more of Sheffield's collections to more people and create inspiring, sustainable new displays, allowing audiences to engage with their heritage.
This post will work closely with the Curator of Natural Science to champion access to the collections through new displays in the What on Earth gallery at Weston Park Museum.
This will involve documentation, research and preparation of the collections as well as supporting the Curator working with communities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and knowledgeable individual, with experience of collections management.
They will be comfortable working a busy environment and to tight deadlines whilst always acting as an advocate for the organisation.
They will have excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills as well as being able to work well both individually and as part of a team.
The closing date for applications is 4th January 2015 (noon)
Interviews will take place on 4th February 2015