Interpretation Developer

The Natural History Museum at Tring was once the personal collection of Lionel Walter, the second Lord Rothschild, upon Lord Rothschild's death in 1937, the Museum and his collections were presented to the Nation to become part of the Natural History Museum. The Public Museum at Tring is part of the Natural History Museum. All Museum staff provide a wide range of services to both Museum visitors and internal customers.

The Interpretation Developer is responsible for developing and delivering interpretation for the Natural History Museum at Tring's temporary exhibitions, and occasionally, other interpretation projects, ensuring they are in line with our Public Engagement Strategy.

It is an exciting role that is based at the NHM's Tring site and liaises closely with the wider creative team in South Kensington that is responsible for developing content and delivering exhibitions for the Museum.

Working closely with colleagues across the Museum, including researchers and curators, as well as external stakeholders and lenders, you will lead on developing exhibition content, making sure it is based on relevant science and research.

You will lead on shaping and developing the interpretation for our temporary exhibitions.

This involves shaping concepts, narratives, interpretation methods, as well as specimen selection, ensuring we make best use of the Museum's world class collections and, where appropriate arrange loans of material in close liaison with the Museum's registrar team.

Using an audience focused approach and knowledge of best practice in interpretation, you will shape key messages and visitor outcomes.

You will develop interpretation methods that engage intended target audiences, ensuring that our exhibitions and galleries are accessible, interesting, informative and appealing, and suit our audiences' needs.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Museum, particularly within Technical Production, Design, Science, Audience Development, Learning and the Project Office, as well as external stakeholders.

Ideally, you will have an understanding of the exhibition design development process.

As part of a small public programme team based in Tring, you'll need enthusiasm, creativity, and attention to detail to see projects to completion.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in Museum (or similar) content and interpretation development and familiarity with exhibition processes.

Some off-site travel may be required. A UK driving licence is desirable.