Do you have substantial experience of developing collections and communicating them in innovative ways? Are you able to lead and motivate a team effectively to deliver results and promote an open and inclusive culture?
They are now looking for a Head Curator to join their expanding Curatorial team at the National Science and Media Museum in the heart of Bradford – the new City of Culture for 2025! This role is a permanent contract, working 35 hours per week.
As Head Curator you will play a pivotal leadership role in National Science and Media Museum’s senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making across all areas. You will lead the Curatorial and Archives team to ensure work is delivered in line with museum priorities and to shape the museum’s narrative through exhibitions, events and public programmes, increasing physical and intellectual access to the collections.
As well as developing their historic collections, you will champion their ambitions to research and collect more contemporary materials, working collaboratively with key academic and industrial partners, particularly in areas such as the digital and creative industries.
Working closely with curatorial colleagues across SMG, you will share knowledge and expertise, maximising the impact of being part of the world’s leading group of science museums. Together with the Curatorial and Collections Services senior leaders at other SMG museums, you will be leading a drive towards a shared approach to collections development, ensuring we draw effectively on the skills and expertise of colleagues across SMG and beyond.
As a key contributor in the ambitious development of the museum, you will take a strategic lead in the delivery of two new permanent galleries – the Sound & Vision project – ensuring the narratives and content align with their vision and ambitions and showcase the very best of their collections.
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