CHLH/2506/30 Large Objects Curator

High Life Highland; Newtonmore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned organization in Scotland dedicated to preserving cultural heritage. This position focuses on enhancing museum operations and collections, fostering a collaborative work environment, and supporting community engagement through various initiatives. Ideal for those passionate about cultural management and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a museum or cultural heritage environment preferred.
• Understanding of collections management practices is essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with charity values.
• Manage and interpret collections in historic buildings.
• Lead funding applications and develop management policies.

Skills

Collaboration

Documentation

Time Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Museum Studies or related field

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity, and performance.
2. A shared responsibility to manage, organize, document, and create access to the collections.
3. Annually install and interpret working collections in historic buildings.
4. Assist the Operations team with curatorial-related issues and contribute to the training and support of the seasonal interpretive team.
5. Ensure collections management is carried out to Accreditation standards and contribute to maintaining the Museum’s Recognised status.
6. Work in collaboration with colleagues towards the management of the overall site.
7. Lead and collaborate on external funding applications to improve management and benefit the museum.
8. Assist in the development, review, and implementation of collections management policies, improvements, and projects.
9. Work with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to improve collections’ access through learning programs, interactive interpretation, activities, or events.
10. Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Highland Folk Museum and High Life Highland as a whole.
11. Attend and undertake any required training online or in person.
12. Aim to reduce wastage and uphold environmental values of sustainability in all tasks.
13. Support other areas of High Life Highland with projects, training, or cover during holidays or sickness, working cross-functionally across the Highland Folk Museum team.
14. Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including GDPR, health and safety, and relevant reporting, to ensure corrective actions are taken.