[NHCOLL-L:2015] Reading Museum Service: CURATOR OF NATURAL HISTORY

[Tim White]

Reading Borough Council, Arts & Leisure Directorate

Reading Museum Service

CURATOR OF NATURAL HISTORY

Career Graded Sc 6 / SO (£19,185 - £24,726 pa)

The post is career graded dependent on attainment of a recognised
professional museum qualification.					Ref:
AL/MUS65

Reading Museum Service aims to be a centre of excellence in providing
opportunities for life long learning through real objects. We are committed
to inter-disciplinary working and staff development.

In this role you will have the responsibility of continuing to develop the
regionally important natural history collections and to raise awareness
about the natural environment of Reading and surrounding areas. You will
play a part in the care and management of the collections, and in projects
to provide access to users through display, the world wide web, learning
activities and community partnerships.

In addition to your collections responsibilities, you will be given
opportunities to be involved in a wide range of activities, depending on
your relevant skills and aptitudes.

A dynamic, self-motivated professional, you will demonstrate commitment and
enthusiasm for providing access to collections for learners of all ages. A
degree in a natural science subject is required.

For an informal discussion please contact: David Pearson on 0118 939 9800


Application forms and further details are available by writing to Arts &
Leisure Personnel Section, Floor 7, Fountain House, Reading Borough Council,
Civic Centre, Reading, RG1 7TD, or by phoning 0118 939 0108 quoting the job
reference number.
E-mail: A&Lpersonnel at reading.gov.uk

Please do not send a CV, only Reading Borough Council application forms will
be accepted.

Closing date for completed applications:	5th September 2003
Interview date:					w/c 22nd September 2003

Positive about disability. Equal opportunities for all.

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David Pearson
Museum Manager
Reading Museum Service
Reading Borough Council
Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH, UK
t: 0118 939 9800
e: david.pearson at reading.gov.uk
w: www.readingmuseum.org.uk