Museum Collections Curator
19 hours ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Museum Collections Curator to join our Glasgow Life Museums team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance our collections, as well as manage the development and delivery of displays and other programs.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject area and excellent understanding of the needs of diverse audiences. They should also demonstrate experience in using collections to develop content and interpretation for museums.
Responsibilities
- Develop expert knowledge of the collection through research and documentation
- Enhance the collection through active collecting and disposal
- Manage the development and delivery of displays and other programs
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
- Excellent understanding of the needs of audiences, especially those who do not regularly visit museums
- Demonstrate experience of using collections to develop content and interpretation for diverse audiences within a museum context
Benefits
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
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