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National Programmes Manager (Sector Support)

  • Part time
  • £31,534 – £34,291 pro-rata
  • This post is based at National Museums Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh with travel to other Museum sites as required.
  • Closing 17th July 2022


  • Advertised from 30th June 2022
  • 29.6 hours per week, £25,227 - £27,432 per annum
  • NMS22/32

Role

National Museums Scotland’s National Programme aims to share the National Collections across Scotland and to provide support to the wider Scottish museum sector. This permanent, part-time post (29.6 hours) will be responsible for the effective delivery of our National Advice and Training Programme: leading its content production in consultation with sector experts and in response to industry needs and providing strategic advice on its long-term development. This post will work alongside the National Programmes Manager (National Fund for Acquisitions) to proactively build and actively manage relationships and projects, internally and externally, that ensure effective delivery of our National Programmes.

We are seeking an experienced museums and galleries sector professional, with understanding and knowledge of best practice and policy issues affecting museums and the cultural sector today. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the sector, skills need, workforce development approaches and awareness of National Museums Scotland’s National Programmes. You will have highly effective communication and presentation skills and an ability to build relationships and facilitate discussions. You will have proven experience of planning and coordinating activities, managing multiple tasks at various levels and self-directing work where required. Ideally, you will have experience of developing and/or delivery advice and training content or event delivery. An understanding or experience of grant administration is desirable.

Application notes

To apply visit nms.ac.uk. The closing date for completed applications is 19 June 2022 at midnight. Please note the closing date has been extended until 17th July 2022. Please state reference number NMS22/32.

Please note that CVs are not considered as part of applications and will not be forwarded to the shortlisting process.

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