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Assistant Records 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.
The Library, Art & Archives department is responsible for organising and managing one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of botanical literature, art and Kew’s own archives and modern records, which form an unparalleled resource for a large and increasingly diverse global user community.
Joining our Collections & Services Team and reporting to the Archivist and Records Manager, this role is required to deliver RBG Kew’s mission by implementing improvements to the records management procedure and practice across the whole institution. This will be achieved through working with our other Assistant Records Manager to develop a file plan and retention schedule.
HOURS OF WORK: full time (36 hours per week net)
JOB STATUS: Casual contract until March 2015
How to apply
Download and read the job profile and then fill in the application form and the equality diversity questionnaire from http://www.kew.org/assistant-records-manager. Return your completed application form and Equality and Diversity form to jobs@kew.org. Please be advised that we do not accept applications by post. If you have a disability or a special need that requires support please contact us on 020 8332 3135.
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.
Curatorial Assistant
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and organised person to become part of a team of three Curatorial Assistants across UCL Museums & Collections. The curatorial assistant post will be based primarily in the Grant Museum of Zoology, one of the foremost zoology museums in the UK, with a growing reputation for innovative and experimental work.
The job will involve working closely with the collections to make them accessible to UCL and external audiences and improve their storage, documentation and use; as well as contributing to the museum’s public programmes and online activities.
Details can be found here.
Please note we only accept applications made online. Deadline is 15th June
For information about the post please contact the Museum Manager, Jack Ashby – j.ashby@ucl.ac.uk and for information about the application procedure contact UCL Museums’ Administrator Lauren Sadler – l.sadler@ucl.ac.uk
UCL Museums & Collections is a dynamic and growing service which has won national awards. It cares for over half a million outstanding artefacts and specimens across arts and science disciplines. Promoting research and teaching with these collections is a high priority, and the museums play a key role in engaging new audiences with UCL’s academic work. We are a friendly team, committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the best staff.
This post is funded full time until July 2015, thereafter it will be part time, 18.25 hours per week, 50% FTE, unless further funding is identified.
Assistant Curator - Natural Science/Geology
Leeds Museums and Galleries has been awarded a grant from the John Ellerman Foundation Museums and Galleries Fund for Geoblitz – a project to invigorate our Designated Geology collections.
Geoblitz is a three-year project which aims:
- To improve the care, management and digitisation of the geology collection
- To develop an early-career curator, providing the training and experience in managing a significant regional collection
- To build a network from the academic and expert geological community to increase and share knowledge of these important collections
- To increase the use and impact of our geological collections in our public programmes and to increase engagement with geology in our audiences
- To share best practice for the care and use of geological collections with partner museums
- We are looking for an early-career geologist who is passionate about their subject, has an understanding of the role of museum collections and who is eager to share their passion with a wide audience.
Our ideal candidate will have some experience of working with museum geology collections, as enthusiastic about collections management as they are about geology, and is an excellent communicator.
The position is fixed term for 3 years from commencement of the project, full time 37 hours per week.
For more information and details of how to apply please visit http://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/arts-events-tourism-city-development-assistant-...
For any queries, contact Clare Brown on 0113 378 2109, at clare.brown@leeds.gov.uk or Camilla Nichol at camilla.nichol@leeds.gov.uk
Zoology / Ecology Technician
The Department of Life Sciences is seeking to recruit a full-time zoology/ecology technician. The person appointed will provide technical support to staff and undergraduate/postgraduate students for teaching, research and enterprise. S/he will join a team of technical staff which includes specialist bioscience technicians.
To apply for the position you should have a good working knowledge of laboratories and fieldwork, qualifications and experience in a relevant science subject area and awareness of health and safety issues and practices in the laboratory and field. You will also have excellent organisational skills and an ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and students.
This post will require flexible working between 08.00 and 18.00hrs on occasions and attendance on residential fieldwork.
The University of Roehampton is set on a beautiful, traditional campus in south-west London. The University provides its students with exceptional facilities, high quality teaching and a close-knit, collegiate experience.
Roehampton has a diverse student body and a cosmopolitan outlook, with students from over 130 countries. The University is committed to a strong research culture, with two of its departments ranked the best in the country. Roehampton is on an ambitious trajectory and seeks to build on its increasing popularity by developing an innovative and distinctive portfolio.
Please quote HR Ref No: HR 45/14
Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.
Closing date no later than 5.00pm, Tuesday 22 April 2014
Salary includes London Weighting Allowance
Application forms and links to the Post Information Pack can be found on our website: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Human-Resources/Job-Opportunities/
Only applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK without restrictions may apply for this role
HLF traineeships
There are four opportunities for individuals to train in curatorial skills with a partnership of regional museums and heritage sites. The twelve month training programme, which commences in May 2014 until April 2015, is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund ‘Skills for the Future’ programme and Natural Sciences Collections Association (NatSCA).
We are looking for people who are passionate and enthusiastic about Natural History or Social History and these traineeships are available to anyone who might not have qualifications in the subject area, are not from museum background, or are wanting a career change.
For more information about each of the traineeships and to apply for a position please download the relevant Job Pack:
- Natural Science trainee - Thinktank, Birmingham Museums Trust
- Natural History trainee - The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester
- Natural Science trainee - Leeds Museum Discovery Centre
- Social History trainee - The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum / Coventry Heritage and Arts Trust
Please note: applicants can apply for one traineeship only.
The closing date is 20 March 2014 at 10.00am
If you have any enquiries about these traineeship opportunities, please contact Paulette Francis-Green Project Manager by email projmangctrainee@aol.co.uk
Taxidermist, Scotland
You will be responsible for the collection, preparation and conservation of mostly primate specimens within the Department of Natural Sciences for a temporary exhibition on primates due for completion in early 2016. You will develop your specialist knowledge to improve the quality and longevity of display specimens, and to promote access to the collections.
For more information and to apply, click here