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Based at the National Museum of Scotland you will support the work of the Department of Scottish History and Archaeology, within the Modern and Contemporary History section. This is a fixed-term, full-time post, for 12 months whilst the substantive post holder is covering a maternity leave post, based within the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, working also at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride and the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh. The Modern and Contemporary History collections represent cultural, social, political, military and rural history in Scotland from c.1750 to the present day.
Job Responsibility:
Apply expert knowledge of subjects and collections to create and improve National Museums’ documentation programmes
Assist with programmes of improvement to collections care to meet National Museums’ best practice
Be responsible for the secure movement and appropriate documentation procedures of the collections, as required
Answer public and researcher enquiries and enable access to collections
Requirements:
Knowledge of, an interest in, or enthusiasm about the Modern and Contemporary History collections at NMS
Demonstrable experience in paid or unpaid work in museums or similar environment
ICT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and database entry
Experience of dealing with public enquiries, visitors and/or volunteers
What we offer:
Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme
A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays
Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7