HEAD OF COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - Stratford-upon-Avon This is a new strategic role to lead the development of the world-renowned Collections of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Royal Shakespeare Company to create a unique, dynamic and accessible resource that is widely used and explored supporting new approaches to Shakespeare. You will have leadership experience possibly within a museum/gallery or library and a track record of delivery of innovative programmes. You will be familiar with the innovative use of technology and experience of representing significant collections and managing a range of external relationships and partnerships. Above all you will be a strong people manager with experience of leading change, entrepreneurial approaches and an interest in Shakespeare and theatre. This role is jointly funded by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Royal Shakespeare Company and will involve a close working relationship with the Royal Shakespeare Company. For more information please visit www.shakespeare.org.uk (click on Shakespeare’s Work Life and Times, About Us, Browse the latest Job Vacancies) To apply please send your CV and covering letter with salary details to Anne Doughty, Human Resources, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, The Shakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW or email [log in to unmask] The closing date for applications is Monday 16 November 2009. www.shakespeare.org.uk Registered Charity No 209302 Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra