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JOB TITLE:
Curator
ORGANISATION:
Nantwich Museum Trust Limited
SALARY:
£19,500 + pension contribution
TYPE:
Permanent, Full-time Position
LOCATION:
Nantwich, Cheshire
CLOSING DATE:
Friday, 13 June, 2008
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Nantwich Museum is in an ancient market town
and seeks to present its rich and diverse history to the inhabitants and
the many visitors to the area. The collection comprises over 4,500
artefacts covering archaeological finds, social history, photography and
much else. There is a modern gallery in which a wide range of temporary
exhibitions are staged. The Museum has a Heritage Lottery-funded
Community Learning Officer. The Museum has achieved accreditation
status.
The Curator will be expected to maintain and
advance a professional curatorial function. Collection care and
presentation will be a major responsibility. The position necessitates
working with volunteers and liaising with the wider community, fellow
professionals and with the Museum’s Board of Management. The appointee
will be required to develop a dynamic programme of exhibitions and
activities.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Applicants should possess a museum
post-graduate qualification, ideally, and must have experience of
working in a museum environment. The position requires excellent
organisational and I.T. skills and comprehensive knowledge of accepted
museum processes. The post holder will be expected to adopt flexible
working practices, including some evening and weekend work. Full driving
licence essential.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications must be submitted by e-mail. Job
description, person specification and application form available from
sehmuseum@btinternet.com. |
