Saint Helena’s new museum has begun. Can you help the museum develop to its full potential? An opportunity exists for the position of a permanent curator who will ensure that the museum maintains its new standards and plays a dynamic role in island life.
What does a curator do?
Ensure that the museum is providing the best care possible for its collection by developing and maintaining records for the collection and monitoring the Museum’s environment/collection and arranging for conservation as appropriate.
Maintain and update the Museum’s high-quality displays; coordinate temporary exhibitions and associated events
Oversee the efficient running of the Museum Shop
Facilitate the educational use of the Museum by liaising with schools and developing resources for formal and life-long learning
Maximize the museum’s contribution to island tourism
Train and supervise paid and voluntary staff
Assist in the preparation of budgets and in seeking external funding
Assist in policy development for the Museum and prepare and present regular reports to the Heritage Society and other key stakeholders
Applicants will:
be enthusiastic, imaginative, committed and motivated
be knowledgeable about and interested in St. Helena’s heritage and environment
be able to work well on their own and as a part of a team
have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
have IT skills
have experience in formal/informal educational work
have a willingness to learn new things
The successful applicant will be employed by and report to the Heritage Society.
The post has been graded as level 6 (£6660/yr) for applicants with GCSE level qualifications and level 7 (£7896/yr) for those with a university degree.
Working hours will be the opening hours of the museum as well as additional hours related to special events and ship visits for a total of 37.5 hours weekly.
The successful candidate will be trained on the island by Sarah E. Holland and may have the opportunity for further training overseas.
Detailed job descriptions available from the museum (tel: 2845/
