Head Of Museum And Photographic Collections

Description:

The University’s museum and photographic collections are recognised as being of national and international significance, and they are actively used for teaching and research, online and in person. They are featured at the Wardlaw Museum, the Bell Pettigrew Museum and lent for display elsewhere.

The Head of Museums & Photographic Collections will lead their team to develop and deliver ambitious plans and initiatives in support of the University Libraries and Museums objectives. They will have a combination of management experience and museum or heritage expertise. As part of the Senior Management Team in Libraries and Museums, they will contribute to developing and leading the strategic direction of Libraries and Museums at St Andrews, building strong relationships across the University and beyond.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

• Financial contribution to relocation

• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies

• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives