Natural Sciences Curator: Collections & Exhibitions Lead

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cultural heritage organization is seeking a natural science collections specialist to manage and develop collections of natural history and geology. This job-share role involves collaborative work on exhibitions and community engagement, requiring a postgraduate qualification and extensive experience in museum collections care. Join a supportive team and shape the preservation of Warwickshire's natural science collections while benefiting from professional development opportunities and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of managing and interpreting museum collections.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the natural sciences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Manage, document, and care for natural history and geology collections.
• Develop exhibitions and activities that inspire and engage.
• Supervise staff and volunteers.

Skills

Knowledge of geological and natural history collections

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Museum/Heritage Studies or equivalent experience

Tools

Collections management systems

Job description

A local cultural heritage organization is seeking a natural science collections specialist to manage and develop collections of natural history and geology. This job-share role involves collaborative work on exhibitions and community engagement, requiring a postgraduate qualification and extensive experience in museum collections care. Join a supportive team and shape the preservation of Warwickshire's natural science collections while benefiting from professional development opportunities and generous employee benefits.