The British Museum is seeking a specialist of academic distinction to lead and manage the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas.
They will be responsible for the curation of the Museum’s comprehensive collection of artefacts and pictorial and archival collections from Africa, Oceania and the America.
They will direct the department’s curatorial and academic work, including research and overseas fieldwork and excavations, ensuring the maintenance of a high level of service to the public. They will be responsible for the management of the department’s staff and play a leading role in maintaining and developing links with appropriate peer academic institutions nationally and internationally, and especially with significant groups and bodies in relevant countries.
A recognised authority in a relevant field,they will have experience at a senior level in a museum, university or similar institution. They will have the ability to manage and inspire the department, to participate widely in the Museum’s affairs and to undertake a representational role both in the UK and abroad.
They will be responsible for the curation of the Museum’s comprehensive collection of artefacts and pictorial and archival collections from Africa, Oceania and the America.
They will direct the department’s curatorial and academic work, including research and overseas fieldwork and excavations, ensuring the maintenance of a high level of service to the public. They will be responsible for the management of the department’s staff and play a leading role in maintaining and developing links with appropriate peer academic institutions nationally and internationally, and especially with significant groups and bodies in relevant countries.
A recognised authority in a relevant field,they will have experience at a senior level in a museum, university or similar institution. They will have the ability to manage and inspire the department, to participate widely in the Museum’s affairs and to undertake a representational role both in the UK and abroad.
Closing Date: Noon on Friday 28th October 2011
Contract: Permanent / Fixed Term (Full time)
If you have any queries regarding this role, please email bm@penna.com or call 0845 601 1124. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line of any email and at the beginning of a call.
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