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The Ashmolean Museum is one of seven Oxford University museums and collections. We receive a large number of enquiries about work experience, work placements and voluntary opportunities within the Museum. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate any further work placements in 2012. If you would like to find out more about the Oxford University museums and collections and the volunteering opportunities that may be available, go to http://www.museums.ox.ac.uk/volunteers.

Current Vacancies:

Ashmolean Museum Broadway House Manager
Research Fellow, Coin Hoards of the Roman Empire Project

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Ashmolean Museum Broadway House Manager

£22,000 p.a. Full time
3 year contract

The Ashmolean Museum is working in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, the Keil family, heritage groups and other local stakeholders, to transform a historic house in the Cotswold village of Broadway, Worcestershire, into a new museum: The Ashmolean Museum Broadway.

The role of the House Manager is to recruit, lead and manage the Ashmolean Museum Broadway volunteers. The House Manager will make sure that the house and its contents are appropriately cared for and presented, and that visitors receive the warmest of welcomes. The Manager will enjoy telling visitors about the property’s fascinating history, sharing tales from the past. and your own personal experiences. The Manager will help maximise the Museum's appeal to families and deepen its involvement with local communities. The role also involves being responsible for overseeing the buildings maintenance, managing financial aspects of the museum and ensuring that the museum reaches the financial targets.

Bank Holiday and weekend working will also be required. Ideally, the successful candidate will have to live a reasonable commutable distance as they will be a key holder for call outs.

For further information and an application form, please see the following documents:

Closing date: 28th June 2013 (at midday)

Interviews to be held in the week of 8 July 2013

Ashmolean Museum values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of
race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Research Fellow, Coin Hoards of the Roman Empire Project

Salary Grade 7: £29,541 p.a. rising to £32,267 p.a. in year 4 Full time
Fixed term for 4 years
Post available from 1 October 2013

This post is a joint appointment between the Ashmolean Museum and the Oxford Roman Economy Project (Faculty of Classics). In association with a Research Fellowship at Wolfson College, Oxford, subject to approval by Governing Body.

The Research Fellow will collect data on coin hoards of the Roman Empire at a summary level. They will develop the database to handle hoards at the level of the individual coin, and treat a selection of hoards at that level. They will develop an effective network of national and international partners to collaborate on the Project. They will also undertake research relating to the Project and help to organize and publish a conference on Roman coin hoards.

Applications are sought from those with a doctorate relating to Roman numismatics, either completed or due to be completed before October 2013, with extensive experience of recording and analysing Roman coin finds, with relevant computing skills, a strong record of publication, and reading knowledge of at least three modern languages.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.

You will be required to upload your CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please follow this link

Closing date: 5th July 2013 (at midday)

Interviews will be held on Friday July 12th, 2013.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory security screening.