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HLF traineeships
There are four opportunities for individuals to train in curatorial skills with a partnership of regional museums and heritage sites. The twelve month training programme, which commences in May 2014 until April 2015, is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund ‘Skills for the Future’ programme and Natural Sciences Collections Association (NatSCA).
We are looking for people who are passionate and enthusiastic about Natural History or Social History and these traineeships are available to anyone who might not have qualifications in the subject area, are not from museum background, or are wanting a career change.
For more information about each of the traineeships and to apply for a position please download the relevant Job Pack:
- Natural Science trainee - Thinktank, Birmingham Museums Trust
- Natural History trainee - The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester
- Natural Science trainee - Leeds Museum Discovery Centre
- Social History trainee - The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum / Coventry Heritage and Arts Trust
Please note: applicants can apply for one traineeship only.
The closing date is 20 March 2014 at 10.00am
If you have any enquiries about these traineeship opportunities, please contact Paulette Francis-Green Project Manager by email projmangctrainee@aol.co.uk
Taxidermist, Scotland
You will be responsible for the collection, preparation and conservation of mostly primate specimens within the Department of Natural Sciences for a temporary exhibition on primates due for completion in early 2016. You will develop your specialist knowledge to improve the quality and longevity of display specimens, and to promote access to the collections.
For more information and to apply, click here