Curator at Glenesk Folk Museum

The Glenesk Folk Museum is offering a tremendous opportunity for a dynamic Curator to work alongside the museum’s volunteer team to research and release the potential of the unique and important collection.

As post holder you will manage the museum collection, undertake collections research, and deliver linked audience engagement opportunities for the benefit of current and new audiences.

Requirements include experience of working in a museum environment and undertaking collections management and care, and a commitment to developing and carrying out strategies. You will undertake research to disseminate and make accessible the unique archive materials held at the museum. The successful candidate will be a good team player, who can work collaboratively but also use their own initiative.

This is a fixed term, part-time 3 days a week post for 3 years, and is funded by the Scotland Inheritance Fund. Salary is £22,000 to £24,000 pro rata.

Further information
For further information about the museum please contact Board member Maria MacDonell at [email protected]

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Applications
To apply for this post please submit a CV and covering letter to James Houston, Chairperson, The Glenesk Trust, [email protected] by 5pm on 26 March 2021.

Interviews
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 19 April 2021. Successful candidates may be invited for a second interview.