Dear all,
We would be very grateful if you could pass on details of this vacancy to anyone you feel might be interested. More information is attached.
Many thanks
Jack

Learning and Access Manager
Grant Museum of Zoology, UCL Museums and Collections,
University College London
Grade 7, Full-time, Fixed term for one year

 
We are seeking an enthusiastic manager and science communicator who will be responsible for all Museum users and the organisation, delivery and development of the learning programmes. The post provides a key role in the Museum’s widening participation and audience development strategy and works closely with UCL departments and other HE institutions to increase the use of Grant Museum objects in teaching and research. The post-holder will seek to promote the Museum to new and existing audiences both internally and externally, develop new resources for target groups (UCL staff and students; the wider HE community; adult learners; school and FE groups; families and special interest groups) and provide access to the collections.
 
The post is one year (filling a post vacated by internal secondment), ideally beginning 27th April 2009. Salary will be on UCL Grade 7 (£28,839 to £35,469) plus London Allowance £2781.
 
Applicants should hold a relevant degree (e.g. zoology/biology) and experience of applying enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, natural history. Experience of delivering and developing learning resources is essential.
 
If you have further questions prior to application, please contact Jack Ashby, Learning and Access Manager, on 020 76792647 or [log in to unmask]
 
Application procedure
Please send a completed UCL application form (including the completed Equal Opportunities form) to Lauren Sadler, via email or post. This is available by email or at www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/jobs A full job description and person specification is also available here.
The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 6th March 2009. Interviews will take place on 16th March.
 
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal records check.
 
Lauren Sadler
UCL Museums and Collections
c/o Strang Print Room
South Cloisters
UCL,
Gower Street,
London
WC1E 6BT
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 020 7679 2540