A new and exciting opportunity has arisen at the Museum of the History of Science. The museum is seeking a strong team leader to lead a small team responsible for coordinating the packing and storage of a significant reserve collection currently housed in a warehouse facility. The project is on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2018, and is based in Oxford.

The Team Leader will be required to manage and participate in the planning, documentation, photography, packing, and storage of objects in a safe manner and within the project deadline. The Team Leader will also manage the Project Assistants. The Project Team will be responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Collections Manager and the Museum Conservator, working ultimately to the museum’s Director. The post will be based in a warehouse environment and involves lifting objects and packed boxes.

Full details of the post are available in the job description. The essential requirements include experience of working in a museum or equivalent heritage site; understanding, knowledge and experience of handling and packing complex and delicate artefacts, and familiarity with the principles of museum security, museum storage of objects, museum conservation and handling of museum objects; experience of supervising, managing and motivating staff and a proven ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a team.

An application form and further particulars can be downloaded from the University of Oxford website. The closing date for applications is: 12.00 noon on 10 December 2015. Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 14 December 2015.