Keeper, Science and Technology

Job Description:
You will lead one of the largest Science and Technology departments in a European museum. Managing important international collections, your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading and developing a team of 13 people
- Setting strategic direction for the future development, interpretation, organisation and preservation of the Science and Technology collections
- Managing the department’s contribution to the development of six Science and Technology galleries for National Museums Scotland’s Masterplan project, as well as the National Museum of Flight Project.
- Ensuring the development of the department’s research programmes
- Representing National Museums Scotland and the collection on a national and international basis
Required Skills:
Demonstrating strong strategic leadership and management skills, you will be degree qualified or equivalent and have a proven track record of achievement within Science and Technology. Direct experience of managing the interpretation of collections combined with management ability will be critical.

Application Instructions:
For further information and an application pack, please visit http://www.nms.ac.uk (recommended), email applications@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4094 (answerphone), stating reference NMS15/602. Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 31 May 2015.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CVs ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS, OR AS PART OF, JOB APPLICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE FORWARDED TO THE SHORTLISTING PROCESS.

National Museums Scotland is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Contact Name: HR team
Contact Tel: 0131 247 4094
Contact Fax: 0131 247 4314
Contact Email: applications@nms.ac.uk
Website: http://www.nms.ac.uk
Address: National Museums Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF.