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Curatorial Assistant
| Posting date: | 31 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,606 to £26,038 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2025 |
| Location: | Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Aberdeen |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | LIB248S |
Summary
The University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint a Curatorial Assistant to join the University Collections team. By virtue of its long history, the University of Aberdeen has accumulated outstanding material of quality and volume available in a few other universities. This collection is now in the care of University Collections which is responsible for preserving, developing and promoting the University’s collection of museum objects, scientific specimens, rare books, manuscripts and archives for research, teaching and public engagement. The Curatorial Assistant will play a key role in making available those collections and improving access. For more information, please see www. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/collections/
Successful candidates will be educated to SQA Standard Grade level, or equivalent, have a working knowledge of IT systems including (at a minimum) a thorough working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ensuring excellent customer service is essential and some experience of working in an archive, museums or stores environment is also desirable.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 3 salary scale, (£24,606 - £26,038 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.
This is a activity limited post available for 12 months.
Informal enquiries should be made to:
Caroline Dempsey
Museum Collections and Conservation Manager
01224 274300
c.dempsey@abdn.ac.uk
This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Due to the nature of this post, homeworking is not considered appropriate.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: LIB248S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14 February 2025
The Directorate of Digital and Information Services embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Successful candidates will be educated to SQA Standard Grade level, or equivalent, have a working knowledge of IT systems including (at a minimum) a thorough working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ensuring excellent customer service is essential and some experience of working in an archive, museums or stores environment is also desirable.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 3 salary scale, (£24,606 - £26,038 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.
This is a activity limited post available for 12 months.
Informal enquiries should be made to:
Caroline Dempsey
Museum Collections and Conservation Manager
01224 274300
c.dempsey@abdn.ac.uk
This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Due to the nature of this post, homeworking is not considered appropriate.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: LIB248S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14 February 2025
The Directorate of Digital and Information Services embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.