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Id: 4536

Sector(s):

Museums

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Job Title:

Principal Curator, Earth Systems

Organisation Name:

National Museums Scotland

Organisation URL:

www.nms.ac.uk/about_us/about_us/job_vacancies.aspx

Location:

Edinburgh - Scotland

Salary:

£34,020 - £45,051 per annum

Conditions:

Full Time

Date Posted:

14/07/2010

Closing Date:

10/09/2010

Job Description & Person Specification:

National Museums Scotland is one of the UK’s leading museums services. Operating five museums and with one of the largest multidisciplinary collections in the UK, it aims to be a world-class museums service that educates, informs and inspires. A major redevelopment and modernisation programme is currently being implemented across our organisation, including a £46 million redevelopment of the Royal Museum building. This investment will create new displays, enhance learning and public facilities and provide high quality visitor experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with major national collections and on public outreach development in Edinburgh. You will be responsible for the management of the Earth Systems Section, which includes our extensive collections of rocks, minerals and geological structures. You will lead, manage and participate in the research and public outreach programme, including exhibition, activities of the section and will be expected to apply personal expertise to one of its specialist areas.

You will have a degree/postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, plus proven relevant work experience; a postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies or equivalent is desirable. An excellent communicator with proven research and publication skills, you will be organised, methodical, adept at problem solving, a team worker and a good thinker. You will have experience in managing staff and projects, and will have good ICT skills. A driving licence is desirable.

Details of this post and of all our vacancies can be viewed on www.nms.ac.uk.

For further information and an application pack,
please visit www.nms.ac.uk,
telephone 0131 247 4094 (answerphone)
or email applications@nms.ac.uk,
stating reference NMS10/50.

Closing date for completed applications is Friday 10 September 2010.
The selection event is likely to be held in October 2010.

National Museums Scotland is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Name:

N/A

E-mail:

applications@nms.ac.uk

Tel.no.:

0131 247 4094

Address:

National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
Lothian EH1 1JF