Chief Curator of Sound and Audiovisual Collections

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full time

Lead the UK's National Sound Archive

The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for the preservation and promotion of the UK's sound and audiovisual heritage. This includes overseeing the Save our Sounds programme and the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and direction for the team, ensuring the effective management of sound and audiovisual collections.
  2. Collection Management: Oversee the acquisition, cataloguing, and preservation of sound and audiovisual materials.

Requirements:

  1. Substantial Experience: The candidate should have substantial experience working in a sound archive at a managerial level.
  2. Project Management: Experience of project and programme management, with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes.


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