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Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England
RCS England Museums is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and empathetic individual to develop, deliver and promote inspiring public and professional Museum engagement programmes, on site and online.
Background
The world-renowned Hunterian Museum, at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, re-opened in May 2023, following a six-year closure and a £4.7 million redevelopment. It attracts over 90,000 visitors each year. The College’s Anatomy and Pathology Museum is open, under the Human Tissue Act, to healthcare professionals and students only and attracts several thousand visitors each year.
About the role
You will lead on Hunterian Provocations and other public engagement initiatives, effectively managing resources to deliver a wide range of thought-provoking and inclusive talks, events, workshops and exhibitions.
You will lead on the external and internal promotion of RCS England Museums, the development of Museum audience engagement initiatives and oversee the development of the schools, community and formal learning programmes.
The main responsibilities include:
- Management of all aspects of RCS England Museums audience engagement, including
the Hunterian Museum, the Anatomy and Pathology Museum, the Exhibition Gallery and
College wide special collections tours - Developing and delivering an inspiring public talks and events programme, on-site and
on-line, including the Hunterian Provocations Programme - Promoting and marketing the Hunterian Museum
- Developing new audiences for the Anatomy and Pathology Museum
- Developing and managing the delivery of on-line and hybrid events and activities for
RCS England Museums’ audiences
Please see the job description on the Hunterian Museum website for further details.
RCS England employee benefits
- 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days
- Flexible working within requirements of the role
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
- Annual season ticket loan
- Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme
How to apply
Please email your CV, together with a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, to RCSHR@rcseng.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this post please contact RCSHR@rcseng.ac.uk.
Closing date: Noon, Friday 25 July
Interviews will be held on Thursday 14 August
To apply for this job email your details to rcshr@rcseng.ac.uk.