Job ref:
40715
Position: Curator, Tisbury
Organisation: National Trust
Location: UK, England, Salisbury
Closing date: 09/03/2015 d/m/y
Job Type: T
Salary: £27,916 per annum
Details:
Curator, Tisbury
National Trust
UK, England, Salisbury
Salary: £27,916 per annum
Location: based from Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Ref: IRC20974
Full details at
http://tinyurl.com/qa93wkz
Property/Department Description
From archaeological treasures like Avebury, to the sartorial magnificence of the 'beetle-wing' dress worn by Ellen Terry for her celebrated portrayal of Lady Macbeth, we look after one of the finest, most comprehensive historic collections in the world. We want all our visitors to enjoy the illuminating, often surprising stories that lie beneath the surface of our spaces, places and objects.
Brief Posting Description
£27,916 per annum.
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.
Full-time, 37.5 hours a week.
Detailed Description
Covering for our existing curator who is on secondment in the region you will be supporting work already in progress as well as responding to day to day requests.
Working at the Tisbury hub as part of the National Trust Consultancy, you will work alongside colleagues on a fascinating variety of historical buildings, landscapes and countryside in the Portfolio.
As well as sharing your curatorial expertise, you'll have a passion for interpretation, presentation and exciting ways of bringing places to life.
By focusing on the big picture, by sharing ideas, insight and expertise, you'll help us to achieve our bold ambitions.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to the end of this advert.
Job Requirements
You're an enthusiastic, knowledgeable curatorial expert.
You will be someone who shares our aims and ambitions and understands the balance of conservation and access.
Someone who'll challenge conventional thinking and be proactive in championing bold ideas.
More than anything, you'll be passionate about making our properties, places and collections ever more relevant and engaging for our diverse audience.
You'll need to be professionally qualified, with knowledge in all aspects of curatorial care, interpretation and presentation of landscapes and buildings.
We'd also like you to have practical experience of providing an effective consultancy service within a heritage organisation.
You'll be required to travel around so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential (for which a mileage allowance will be paid)
Additional Details
Unique to Us
- Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Staff card entitling you to free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- 20% off in our retail and catering outlets
- Discount of up to 35% off National Trust holiday cottages
Looking after you
- Subsidised Health Cash Plan with a range of options to cover you and your children
- Salary exchange pension scheme, with employer contribution match up to 10%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous holiday entitlement
Looking after your career
- Grow your career with a range of professional training courses
- Learning opportunities from eLearning to job shadowing and secondments
- Annual pay review linked to values and behaviours with a commitment to progression
- Ill-health benefits including group income protection
There are lots more at www.nationaltrustrewardsandbenefits.org.uk
How To Apply
For more information about our property please visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356393817247/
Or to apply for this role, search using keyword IRC20974 .
Closing date: 9th March 2015
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The Trust appoints on merit.
Short listing is carried out objectively by assessing the information you provide against the requirements of the job as set out in the vacancy details on our website. If you are short listed, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. We will also tell you if we need you to do anything else such as a skills test, presentation or a property visit.
We only accept on-line applications. However, if you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the Recruitment Team at 0870 240 0274 (option 1) for assistance.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at the National Trust. In reaching a decision we will take account of the nature of your work, the circumstances and background of the offence(s) and the time elapsed.
Please quote University of Leicester, Museum Studies Jobs Desk in your application.