Museums, Libraries and Archives North West
Development Officer (Renaissance) - Two Posts
Grade: PO 1 – 2, points 33-37 (£25,437 - £28,179)
Fixed term contract until 31 March 2008 or secondment opportunity
Based in Warrington
MLA North West provides strategic leadership, advocacy, information and
support, raising the profile of museums, libraries and archives, building
knowledge about the sector and developing diverse audiences.
These posts have been developed in partnership with and are funded by the
North West Hub. They are designed to contribute to the delivery of the
Renaissance in the Regions vision which aims to increase participation by
developing world class and sustainable museums. The posts will be guided
by the Museum Association’s Collections for the Future report which has
identified how museum collections can best serve the needs of museum users
in the future.
We are now seeking two experienced and energetic professionals to work in
partnership with a range of key bodies, to develop innovative programmes
which will increase access to and engagement with collections, actively
develop dynamic collections and strengthen the museum sector. This will be
delivered across the North West region through supporting professional
networks, developing mapping and research activity, promoting
opportunities for collaborative working, developing new ways of working,
identifying and disseminating best practice in collections care and
interpretation and focussing on longer term sustainability issues.
Successful candidates will have worked in the museum and heritage sector
for at least five years. You will have extensive experience of
professional practice, and demonstrate a good knowledge of national
policies and issues. In addition, you will have worked with a wide variety
of organisations and people, and possess excellent communication skills,
team working and interpersonal skills.
MLA North West forms part of a network of regional agencies in the nine
English regions, funded by the Department for Culture Media and Sport
(DCMS) via the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).
Application form and support pack are downloadable from our website
www.mlanorthwest.org.uk
or alternatively to request an application form and support pack, please
contact Jackie Fletcher on 01925 625050 or e-mail
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Please note we do not accept CVs.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Claire McDade, Museum Development Officer on 01925 625064
The closing date for this post is 18 April 2006
Interviews will be held in Warrington on 3 May 2006
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