Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro-rata if part time)
ISG / Library and University Collections / Heritage Collections
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 36 months
The Opportunity:
This position will oversee the archival management and curatorial understanding of the photographic collections of the University of Edinburgh, managed as part of its Heritage Collections. Over the next 3 years, the post-holder will work with collections’ specialists to improve finding aids, develop relationships with academic and local communities and scope out work to further understand the collections and identify future activity with them.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) fixed term contract for 36 months. However, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (UE07).
Your skills and attributes for success:
1. Postgraduate Degree in field of Archival, Library or Museum Management.
2. Experience of managing photographic collections to internationally recognised standards.
3. Ability to apply relevant knowledge, skills and techniques in research, discussion and dissemination.
4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to form and cultivate strong relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds based on credibility, trust and mutual respect.
5. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex topics simply and compellingly to non-specialist audiences.
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter