Full Time

Located in the Registrar team, this fixed-term, 12-month appointment will report to the Registrar Manager and play a key role in delivering National Museums Scotland’s loans, acquisitions and disposals programmes in accordance with Museum policy and procedures.

You will have a degree in a relevant subject, plus a postgraduate qualification in museum studies (or equivalent). You will have proven relevant work experience in delivering collection registration services in a museum or similar environment.

You will have an excellent working knowledge of all aspects of loan arrangements at both national and international level to assist with the delivery of the Museum’s programme of short and long term loans (incoming and outgoing). You will arrange insurance/indemnity cover for loans and maintain records of National Museums Scotland’s total indemnity.
With proven experience of museum acquisitions and disposals, you will apply professional knowledge and judgement to provide effective advice and support to Collections staff undertaking collections acquisitions and disposals. You will possess strong logistical and project management skills to assist with the management of transport and courier arrangements.

You will be a strong communicator with the ability to foster excellent working relationships with a diverse range of staff, both within the Museum and externally. To manage multiple projects and competing priorities, you will have strong time management skills, proficiency in using databases and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. A driving licence or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport is essential.

PAPER CONSERVATOR (BAND 5)
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM FOR TWO YEARS

This is a specialist conservator role, delivering paper conservation across the collection. It is based within the Collections Care Directorate, reporting to the Lead Paper Conservator. It sits alongside and complements the other conservation specialisms of paintings, frames and time-based media.

The Paper Team has traditionally focussed on the artworks within the NGS collection, but while that remains the largest area of work, there is an increasing requirement for the team to be involved with the care of the library and archive.

Paper conservation and other main duties:

• Assist colleagues with the planning and programming of the paper conservation work required to deliver the loans, displays, exhibitions, acquisitions, and collections care activities which are scheduled.

• Keep records of work undertaken over the course of the year and liaise with colleagues to flag up any anticipated issues with the delivery of the work programme and to advise on whether additional requests can be accommodated.

• Undertake the conservation work required for exhibitions and displays of works on paper and library and archive material, both within NGS and at non-NGS sites, including advising on the suitability of works of art for transport and display, condition checking, conservation treatments and application of preventive conservation measures.

• Undertake paper conservation work required to improve standards of collections care, such as condition surveys of targeted parts of the collection and remedial treatments of objects in poor condition.

• Carry out a range of written and electronic documentation, including requesting photography, communicating findings, and providing data for entry onto the NGS collections management database (Multi Mimsy) and NGS website.

• With colleagues, respond to any incident reports which relate to works on paper or library and archive material.

• Liaise with Conservation Technicians and Art Handling Technicians to ensure that works are safely packed and installed, which may involve designing specialist storage and display cases.

• Where appropriate, undertake art historical research relating to parts of the NGS works on paper collection and the NGS library and archive collection, and conservation research relating to modes of deterioration and conservation materials and techniques.

KEY PURPOSE

To ensure that the garden and related policies of Crarae Garden are managed and maintained as a nationally recognized gardens of historical and horticultural importance, contributing to the property’s’ overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters.

The role of ‘Gardener’ as a key member of the Crarae Gardening Team will be heavily involved in the care and maintenance of the gardens and wider designed landscapes. This is a full time; permanent post and the successful applicant must be able to drive.

CONTEXT

Crarae is one of the finest examples of an exotic Himalyan style woodland garden. Set beside the banks of Loch Fyne, this unique 40 hectare garden is planted around the glen of the steep sided Crarae burn. The garden was started by Grace, Lady Campbell in 1912 and includes a National Collection of southern beech as well as excellent examples of rhododendron, maples, mountain ash and eucalyptus.

Under the direction of the Head Gardener, with supervision from the First Gardener, and as part of the property team, you will assist with the conservation, maintenance and development of the garden and designed landscape to ensure that Crarae Garden is presented to the highest standards to its visitors and guests.

As such, we are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate horticulturist to work with our enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers and to assist with the continued development of a wide range of horticultural aspects of the garden as well as increasing the overall importance of Crarae Garden as a visitor attraction.

JOB PURPOSE

To combine responsibilities on nature conservation, visitor services, learning and community engagement to help deliver the objectives of the property and wider National Trust for Scotland.

Protect the natural & cultural landscape of the Mar Lodge Estate, and to communicate and promote the work of the Trust in this regard and in general through maintenance of the key features and infrastructure of the property, visitor engagement, education and interpretation. Working with the local community, and communities of interest, is an important element of this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Combine responsibilities across the following areas of work with direct implementation and by overseeing on a daily basis the work of others such as contractors and volunteers:

Visitor Services
• Engage with the public, resident and visitors, to ensure positive interactions with the Trust and the property, promoting the key elements of the estate and encouraging membership recruitment.
• Work with local businesses and other partners to develop our offering to visitors and to develop and deliver an Events & Activities Programme aimed at increasing engagement with the heritage of the estate and positive visitor experiences.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the visitor infrastructure and facilities on the estate, including the car parks at Linn of Dee and Linn of Quoich, and wider interpretation, leaflets, signage, etc.

Learning
• Work with partners, for example: local schools, colleges, community groups, etc., to develop learning opportunities consistent with the objectives of the Trust at the property.
• Work with educational institutions to support and undertake research that will assist in the planning and management of the property.

Community Engagement
• Communicate with local stakeholders, neighbouring landowners, local businesses, local/regional agencies, and others to increase understanding and awareness of their and our aims and develop collaborative working relationships/partnerships to help deliver our priorities.

Marketing & Communications
• Play a central role in the marketing of the Trust and the property using a combination of methods, media and platforms including leaflets, face-to-face communication, social media, website, etc. to promote our work and encourage engagement and participation by residents and visitors.