Head of Butterfly & Moth Collection at BM(NH) job advertised
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sam.smith99 at ntlworld.com
Wed Sep 20 14:55:44 EDT 2006
A once in a lifetime opportunity for someone:-
Closing date: 16 October 2006
Job Ref - NHM/CML/EB
Job Title - Collections Manager (Lepidoptera)
Location - South Kensington, London
Salary - £26,652 - £30,000 pa
Employer - Natural History Museum
Description
Overall Purpose
To manage the Natural History Museums collection of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths); lead the team of Lepidoptera curators, co-ordinate the collections activities within agreed guidelines approved by the Head of Collections; organise databasing, loans and the supervision of visitors and access to the collections; contribute to policy development; take on full curatorial responsibility for an area of the collection.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Collections, Entomology (Band 3)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Lepidoptera Curators, Band 5 - currently there are 5 Lepidoptera Curators (full-time equivalents). Various short-term contract staff and volunteers.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Curation management. Manage curation of the Lepidoptera Collection on a day-to-day basis; supervise, and train curatorial staff as necessary.
Appraisal and preparation of annual forward job plans for Lepidoptera curators.
Take full curatorial responsibility for a defined area of the Lepidoptera Collection; databasing, loans, visitors and access generally, and collections development.
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Collections Management work programme.
Contribute to the Entomology Departments research programme, as agreed with Head of Collections.
Promotional activities (talks and behind the scenes tours) and fund -raising / consultancy work.
Corporate activities, as required.
Deputise for the Head of Collections as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience & Competencies
Degree in a biological science or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years natural sciences collections management experience.
Curation of insect collections.
Successful management of junior staff.
Collections documentation and databasing experience.
Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in entomology.
Computer literacy.
Track record of high achievement in previous employment.
Desirable Experience & Competencies
Degree in zoology or entomology.
Post-graduate degree in entomology or taxonomy.
Post-graduate degree / diploma in Museum Studies / AMA.
Recognised management qualification.
Experience in insect collections management in a large museum or similar institution.
Involvement in collections-based research.
Project management experience.
Fieldwork experience.
Financial management and administration.
Report writing experience.
Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in Lepidoptera
Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in entomology.
Interest in Lepidoptera systematics.
Knowledge of Lepidoptera at family level.
Personal Qualities
Self motivated and able to motivate others
Tenacity / drive / determination
Effective communicator (verbal and written)
Good interpersonal skills
Pragmatic approach to problem solving
Common sense and adaptability
Other Requirements
A willingness to travel in the UK and abroad for short or long periods.
The post-holder will be expected to work in cooperation with four other Collections Managers within the Department of Entomology and to deputise for the Head of Collections, as required.
The post-holder will be expected to work in cooperation with Researchers within the Lepidoptera Division without losing sight of the Collections Management responsibilities and priority.
The collections and personnel of the Lepidoptera Division will likely be divided between the Museum in South Kensington and the Annex at Wandsworth. The post-holder will be expected to operate across both sites, and perhaps others in the future.
To check it out in more detail go to: http://www.jobsgopublic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Job.Display&job_id=2247648
Sam
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