Director of Collections and Research / Cyfarwyddwr Casgliadau ac Ymchwil

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OverviewAmgueddfa Cymru is one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions, a family of seven national museums and one collections centre, home to over five million objects that tell the story of Wales and connect with global histories. With a clear purpose to inspire learning and enjoyment for everyone through the national collection of Wales, Amgueddfa Cymru aims to be a living museum and national collection, unique in the world – showcasing the skills, traditions and places of Wales’ past, present and future, inspiring everyone and creating a living legacy for generations to come.What you getFull-time, permanent contract. Salary upwards of £75,512 dependent on skills and experience. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of collections care and management, and a track record of delivering complex projects with imagination and integrity. They will be an inspiring manager, able to nurture talent and foster collaboration, with also representing Amgueddfa Cymru confidently on the national and international stage. A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, they will combine academic rigour with creativity, inclusion, and a commitment to the highest standards of public service. This is a truly rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Wales’s national collections, ensuring they inspire and engage audiences at home and around the world. The ability to speak Welsh on appointment is desirable. If the successful candidate does not currently speak Welsh, they will need to commit to complete a Sylfaen (foundation) course within the first year with the expectation that they reach the Uwch (higher) level within a reasonable, mutually agreed timescale.Deadline 30 September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime