Head of Museum and Photographic Collections United Kingdom
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of St Andrews Libraries and Museums, to lead its Museum and Photographic Collections team, made up of specialised professionals working with museum artefacts and photographic items in a number of different formats.
The University’s museum and photographic collections are recognised as being of national and international significance, and they are actively used for teaching and research, online and in person. They are featured at the Wardlaw Museum, the Bell Pettigrew Museum and lent for display elsewhere.
The Head of Museums & Photographic Collections will lead their team to develop and deliver ambitious plans and initiatives in support of the University Libraries and Museums objectives. They will have a combination of management experience and museum or heritage expertise. As part of the Senior Management Team in Libraries and Museums, they will contribute to developing and leading the strategic direction of Libraries and Museums at St Andrews, building strong relationships across the University and beyond.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Financial contribution to relocation
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Jessica Burdge (Assistant Director, University Collections and Museums), email: [email protected], Tel: 01334 464170.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Closing Date: 6 September 2023 Interview Date: 25 September 2023
Please quote ref: AD3568NB
Further Particulars: AD3568NB FPs.doc
Libraries and Museums
Salary: £45,585 - £56,021 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
