Curator (permanent, full time)

The Curator will be responsible for the curation, care and development of the National Mining Museum Scotland collections. Develop specialist knowledge, including research activity, and enable the widest possible access to the collections through inquiry, research and exhibitions. Ensure that the reputation of the National Mining Museum is enhanced at every opportunity through external links and partners, giving specialist advice on subjects relating to the museum’s collections and related industries.

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Completed applications should be sent to: financeandadmin@nationalminingmuseum.com 

CVs will not be accepted

Closing Date: Thursday, 31st October 2024

Curator Job Description
Curator Application Form
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Project Officer (fixed term 12 months, full time)

The Project Officer is a new role for NMMS and the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading projects, ranging from refurbishment to large-scale capital projects. These projects will increase NMMS resilience and sustainability and will involve significant internal and external stakeholder management. The Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring projects are carried out efficiently and to the required time and budget constraints as well as any other legal requirements.

NMMS is currently undergoing an exciting transition and has plans for redevelopment of the site including the reuse and repurpose of existing buildings, the creation of a new fit-for-purpose building, improvement of the visitor offer including events space and exhibitions, and the establishment of more sustainable environmental systems. The Project Manager post would be well suited for a candidate with knowledge and experience of major redevelopment projects with excellent skills in project management.

Initial funding for this post has been provided by National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS).

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Completed applications should be sent to: financeandadmin@nationalminingmuseum.com 

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024, 8am

Project Officer Job Description
Project Officer Application Form
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Development Officer (fixed term 12 months, full time)

The Development Officer is a new role for NMMS and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the fundraising success of NMMS. The successful candidate will lead on the development of a fundraising strategy and securing funding from a range of sources such as grant awards, trusts and foundations, statutory bodies and corporate bodies to enable NMMS to achieve both long-term and short-term ambitions. The Development Officer will also build relationships and networks and explore new fundraising opportunities.

NMMS is currently undergoing an exciting transition and has plans for redevelopment of the site including the reuse and repurpose of existing buildings, the creation of a new fit-for-purpose building, improvement of the visitor offer including events space and exhibitions, and the establishment of more sustainable environmental systems. The Development Officer post would be well suited for a candidate with demonstrable knowledge and experience of successful fundraising and grant funding.

Initial funding for this post has been provided by National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS).

Download Job Description and Application Form below

Completed applications should be sent to: financeandadmin@nationalminingmuseum.com 

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024, 8am

Development Officer Job Description
Development Office Application Form
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

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