Dear Colleagues
The following position has is about to become vacant at the National
Museums of Scotland. Anyone interested in applying for the post please
follow the instructions at the foot of the advert.
Keeper of Natural Sciences
Attractive Salary, Edinburgh
Committed to being “a world class museums service, that informs, educates
and inspires”, the National Museums of Scotland incorporates over 3
million objects and specimens within its collection and welcomes over 1
million visitors a year to lively and varied exhibitions and a full
programme of events, workshops, lectures and performances.
In pursuit of their vision, NMS is actively engaged in enhancing public
services, improving the care of the collection and driving organisational
effectiveness in order to improve accessibility, both nationally and
internationally.
Due to the forthcoming retirement of the current incumbent, an outstanding
opportunity has arisen to join the team reporting to the Director of
Collections.
The Keeper will be responsible for leading and managing the development,
interpretation, organisation, preservation and access to the Natural
Sciences Collection, which incorporates some of the largest geological and
zoological collections within the UK
The Keeper will have specific responsibility for developing the knowledge
base and leading the research activity associated with the Departmental
collections, as well as being expected to provide considerable input into
the redevelopment plans for the Royal Museum . The Keeper will play a
major role in representing NMS nationally and internationally; negotiating
and liaising with external bodies.
Candidates will be expected to have a strong academic profile in a
relevant discipline and a proven track record of leadership of a team of
specialists and collections, preferably in a museum environment. Senior
level management and financial responsibility experience are also
required, as are strong communication and presentation skills.
For more information, including details of how to apply, please call 0141
225 6320 or email [log in to unmask] quoting reference IMM/7192.
Closing Date for completed application forms: 11th February 2005
An Equal Opportunities Employer
For further information about The National Museums of Scotland please
visit www.nms.ac.uk
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