Jobs at the Thackray Medical Museum, Leeds



Collections, Interpretation and Activity Director - 37 hours per week

3 year contract
Salary:
£35,000 p.a.
Outline:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced professional in the heritage sector to join our busy team as Collections, Interpretation and Activity Director.

This is an exciting new post which has been created to lead on a number of strategic objectives for the museum collections, to lead on the development and delivery of the museum’s interpretation plan and activity plan, and to manage the curatorial and learning teams. The post holder will work closely with the museum’s CEO and Leadership Team and will directly manage the Assistant Curator, Librarian, Interpretation Development Officer (from 1 April 2018), Project Registrar (from 1 April 2018) and Learning Manager.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, with excellent organisational skills and be fully committed to high standards of work. She or he will have experience of working at a senior level within the museum sector, and will have experience of delivering HLF and other externally-funded major exhibition or events projects. They will have experience of managing multiple projects, delivering on time and to budget.
With knowledge of strategic and responsible collections practices and understanding the demands on an independent museum, with commercial acumen, good IT skills and the ability to communicate effectively, the successful candidate will have a passion for working towards the shared goals of the Thackray Medical Museum.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills into an ambitious organisation, leading a team through a period of organisational change.


Applications on the Museum’s application form are accepted by e-mail to maggie@thackraymuseum.org or by post at Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7LN.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Joanne Bartholomew on 0113 2056528.

The deadline for applications is 09.00 on Friday 17th November 2017.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 4th December 2017.



Assistant Curator - 37 hours per week
(Permanent)

Salary:
£18,500 p.a.

Outline:
We are seeking an Assistant Curator with a passion for making the history of medicine relevant to a broad audience.

With experience of working with museum collections, collection management and documentation practices and procedures, as well as an awareness of museum interpretation and audience development strategies, the successful applicant will join a busy curatorial team at a pivotal point in the museum’s development.
The post holder will work closely with the museum’s Collections, Interpretation and Activity Director and other members of the Curatorial team, as well as the learning team, maintenance technician and volunteers.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and deal with multiple tasks, to work both independently and as part of a team, and have excellent communication skills.
They will have empathy with the aims, goals and values of the charity, and will have awareness of accreditation standards as well as strategic and responsible collecting practices.
Applications on the Museum’s application form are accepted by e-mail to maggie@thackraymuseum.org or by post at Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7LN.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Joanne Bartholomew on 0113 2056528.


The deadline for applications is 09.00 on Friday 24th November 2017.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 11th December 2017.




Volunteering Opportunities 

Can you spare a few hours a week or a month to help visitors get the most out of the museum?


We are looking to expand our fabulous volunteer team. This is great opportunity to meet like-minded people, to develop your skills, and to engage with museum visitors to ensure they get the most out of their trip. There are two roles to choose from: Gallery and Events Assistant or Museum Activity Volunteer.

As a Gallery and Events Assistant, your key tasks would involve patrolling the galleries to engage with visitors about the displays and collections, encouraging visitors to use interactive displays, signposting events, activities and services, assisting with cleanliness of the public spaces and assisting with safety procedures.  

As a Museum Activity Volunteer you would be helping with family activities which take place at weekends or during school holidays.  With constantly changing themes there is always something different to take part in. You may find yourself helping with forensic activities for example, helping at dissection events or even welcoming therapy ponies to the museum.  We particularly welcome volunteers with skills in arts and crafts or science, or with experience with children, however the role is open to everyone.

All volunteers also have the opportunity to help man stalls at events off-site. This could include events such as The Great Yorkshire Show, Kirkstall Festival, or Harehills Festival.

Our volunteers are a friendly and welcoming group, and a key part of the museum team. The number of events you attend or the number of hours you volunteer a week is completely up to you. If you would like to know more, please get in touch and we will arrange for you to come in for an informal chat.