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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 [log in to unmask] 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