Assistant Curator – Museum of Scottish Railways

Objectives

The Scottish Railway Preservation Society owns the Museum of Scottish Railways and the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and manages the core collection that has been recognised as being of National Significance through the Scottish Government Recognition Scheme. Most of the collection is owned by the Scottish Railway Museum Collections Trust and SRPS manages it on behalf of the owner.  Visitors to the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway can see parts of the collection and other rolling stock in operation on the railway and visit the Museum of Scottish Railways.

The post holder will work with our collection to make it more accessible through better documentation, storage and digital media. There will also be a requirement to work closely with a team of volunteers.  The post will be supervised by the Museum Director.

Key Responsibilities

1. To ensure collections documentation is up to date by processing new donations and updating existing documentation in particular object photography.
2. To work with and train volunteers in the procedures used in working with the collection.
3. To carry out environmental monitoring of storage areas.
4. To work with the Adlib collection database.
5. To lead a team of volunteers photographing the collection.
6. To write collections focused blogs.
7. To facilitate public access to the collection, including through the museum’s social media accounts.
8. To assist with planning and setting up temporary or permanent exhibitions.
9. To facilitate access to the collections store
10. To answer enquiries sent to the museum
11. To assist with our NLHF Steaming Ahead project when required and facilitate activities within the museum.
12. To assist with general curatorial duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

1. Relevant experience of working with a museum collection
2. Familiarity with the use of collections management databases
3. Excellent attention to detail
4. Confident IT skills with experience of collections management systems
5. Flexible, confident approach with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
6. High standard of written and spoken English

Desirable

1. Museum studies or relevant qualification
2. Interest in Scottish Railway History
3. Experience of working with volunteers
4. Experience of working with Adlib

How to apply

Closing date for applications: Thursday 17 February at 5pm

Applications should include a CV and covering letter with your reasons for applying.

For more information or to apply, please contact the Museum Director, Dr Becky Peacock via email – [email protected]