At the University of Liverpool, Libraries, Museums and Galleries directorate, we are seeking a Head of Collections Stewardship and Research (maternity cover) to join our Cultural Heritage team including the Victoria Gallery and Museum (VGM), the Garstang Museum of Archaeology and Egyptology, and Special Collections and Archives based at the Sydney Jones Library.
You will work closely with the Deputy Director, and as part of their leadership team you will take a holistic approach to service, and be responsible for supporting, developing and influencing a range of professional and support staff.
This role will require you to take a strategic approach to collection development and management, supporting the team in the implementation of a new collections management system including archives, special collections, artwork, and museum artefacts. You will support and shape research and digital scholarship initiatives, increasing visibility, accessibility and usability of collections. You will lead acquisition negotiations and decisions across the service.