The successful candidate will be working with one of the world’s most significant collections of photography and designs (posters, costume, production, animation), filmmakers’ paper archives, and special collections (scripts, pressbooks).
* Work on a full range of collections interpretation and engagement activities, including talks, research, exhibitions, publications and events. Interpret and communicate the collections in a way that sparks imagination, encourages participation and grows research and learning potential
* Work with colleagues in conservation and collections care to ensure the care needs of the collections are met. Support team members in their preservation activities, and to contribute to stores planning
* Nurture relationships with contemporary makers and donors, and keep up to date with emergent screen craft fields. Inform a focused, responsive and sustainable collecting and disposal plan for the future. Fully contribute to acquisition, loan and disposal activities
* With support from the Assistant Curator, manage key access strands to Special Collections, endeavouring to make materials available to a broad range of audiences.
Person specifications
* At least 3 years collections-based experience, or equivalent, within an archive, museum, gallery or library setting
* Research active in one or more screen arts areas (for example, photography, graphic arts, design, screenwriting), with a publication record in a related discipline and an enthusiasm for a range of historic and contemporary British film and TV
* Demonstrable experience of working in a socially engaged way with artists, makers or communities
* Significant experience of co-generating and delivering new interpretive strategies, with the ability to think and write creatively for audiences (e.g. exhibitions and publications)
First interviews will be held on Thursday 27 or Friday 28 March 2025
Second interviews will be held on w/c 31 March 2025
The closing date for this position is 17/03/2025 at 23:59
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