Head of Collections & Learning

The National Museum of Ireland is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of Head of Collections & Learning based in the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7.

The post-holder will form part of the senior management team of the Museum and will contribute to its management and development. He/she will provide leadership and direction on all collections and learning matters and will ensure implementation of the National Museum of Ireland’s strategic plan and priorities.

The post holder will have overall responsibility for line managing the collections and learning staff (currently numbering 57). He/she will manage 9 heads of department directly comprising four curatorial departments (Art & Industry, Irish Antiquities, Irish Folk life and Natural History), the Conservation, Education and Registration Departments as well as Graphic Design and Photography.

He/she will ensure the collections are managed, made accessible, interpreted and researched, realising their education and learning potential. He/she will also, as may be required, have responsibility for exhibition planning and development as well as photography and graphic design.