Museums Development Coordinator
- Location:
- Mintlaw Discovery Centre Station Road Mintlaw Industrial Estate Mintlaw Peterhead, AB42 5EE
- Salary:
- £42,880 - £44,791 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent, Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36.25 hours per week
Job Description
Live Life Aberdeenshire has an exciting opportunity for an experienced museums professional on a full-time basis for up to two years.
A priority will be to represent the service to deliver on its ambitions for our new multi-million-pound Cultural Quarter in Peterhead, and drive forward the relevance of our museum spaces, exhibits and programmes in other parts of Aberdeenshire.
The post of Museums Development Coordinator will also be responsible for the overall governance and management of Aberdeenshire’s Museum Collection and archives, and the ongoing efficiency of daily operations. Other responsibilities include the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and preparation of reports to ensure the Service retains Accreditation status.
The post will be based at the Discovery Centre at Museums HQ in Mintlaw. You will report to the Cultural Engagement Manager who is responsible for the teams across heritage, libraries, and arts.
Secondment opportunities will be considered based on the advertised salary, subject to candidates having the mutual consent of their current employer.
Successful applicants will be invited to interview in person, in Mintlaw, on Wednesday 25th October 2023.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 31/07/2025
Expected Interview Date - 25/10/2023
Informal enquiries to Saskia Gibbon, contact 07881 834381
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Responsibilities
There is the possibility of reviewing and extending this contract into an additional year, beyond the fixed term period, subject to securing funds.
This post has a minimum requirement of 1 reference which must be your current or most recent employer.
You will have overall responsibility for a small but growing museums team which includes the line management of a Curator, Conservator and Customer & Commercial Services Officer.
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