Job Vacancy: Head of Collections & Learning – National Museum of Ireland

The National Museum of Ireland has advertised to fill the Head of Collections and Learning.   Full details of the post and how to apply for the position are available on the Public Appointments Service Website inIreland 

The post holder will form part of the senior management team of the Museum and will contribute to its management and development. He/she will provide leadership and direction on all collections and learning matters and will ensure implementation of strategic priorities.  The post holder will have overall responsibility for line managing the collections and learning staff (currently numbering 57). He/she will manage 9 heads of department directly comprising four curatorial departments (Art & Industry, Irish Antiquities, Irish Folklife and Natural History), the Conservation, Education and Registration Departments as well as Graphic Design and Photography. He/she will ensure the collections are managed, made accessible, interpreted and researched, realising their education and learning potential. He/she will also, as may be required, have responsibility for exhibition planning and development as well as photography and graphic design.

Applicants are required to apply through the Public Appointments Service website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 June 2015.