Curator (Exhibitions)

ASVA; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

OnFife is seeking a dynamic Curator (Exhibitions) to join our Museums & Galleries team in Kirkcaldy. The post is 36 hours per week and is permanent, with days Monday–Friday, including weekends and evenings as required to meet business needs.

You will curate, co-curate, install and evaluate high-quality exhibitions, displays, activities and resources across Fife’s Museums & galleries, working with communities and organisations to promote heritage and inspire interest.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant Museums/Gallery exhibition experience.
• Experience interpreting collections for diverse audiences using physical/digital methods.
• Collaborative approach to working with community groups and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Curate & co-curate, install and evaluate high-quality exhibitions and resources across Fife’s Museums & galleries.
• Work with local communities and organisations to promote and inspire interest in heritage and cultural services.

Skills

Research

Loans

Collections management

Care

Design

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: FC07
Salary: £34,914.86 – £43,437.09
Hours: 36 per week
Location: Kirkcaldy Galleries (base) – with travel to Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, St Andrews Museum and Bankhead, Glenrothes
Job Reference: ON000645

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curator (Exhibitions) to join our team due to a retirement. The post is for 36 hours and is a permanent contract. Your days of working Monday – Friday but will flex to meet the business needs and this will include weekend and evening working.

You’ll work as part of a team to curate & co-curate, install, and evaluate high-quality, relevant, and engaging exhibitions, displays, activities, and resources throughout Fife’s Museums & galleries. Working with local communities, individuals, and organisations to promote and inspire interest in heritage and cultural services.

You’ll help with the delivery of OnFife services and contribute to the ongoing development of OnFife.

You can view the full Job Description on our current vacancies page on our website.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced exhibitions curator. You’ll have 3+ years relevant Museums/Gallery exhibition experience with skills including research, loans, collections management & care and design. You’ll have experience interpreting collections for diverse audiences using physical/digital methods. You’ll have collaborative approach to working with community groups and building strong partnerships. And hold degree level qualification in a relevant professional discipline.

You should be willing to have a PVG check this will be paid for by OnFife as part of your induction.

OnFife is an equal opportunities employer.

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