Museum Cataloguer

Company: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Description

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Salary: £34,384 (£27,507 Pro Rata)

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Location: Edinburgh      

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Fixed Term Contract for 18 months at 28 hours per week. Days of work to be discussed at interview. 

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The College seeks to appoint a Museum Cataloguer to catalogue museum object collections to agreed professional standards onto the College’s online catalogue CALM. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate in museum studies, experience of cataloguing museum collections and an interest in the history of medicine.

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The Role

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Please refer to the Job Description for full details.

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·        This role will focus on producing accurate catalogue records.

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·        The role will also be responsible for updating cataloguing guidelines where appropriate.

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Person Specification

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·        Experience working with museum collections.

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·        In-depth knowledge of museum cataloguing standards.

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·        Degree or postgraduate qualification in museum studies.

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·        Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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·        Ability to talk to, listen to, understand and influence multiple stakeholders, within the College community and externally.

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·        Methodical and organised with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

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·        Ability to set and achieve targets.

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·        Ability to work independently, managing own workload, prioritising and organising time effectively.

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·        Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.

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Remuneration Package

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The salary for this role will be £34,384 FTE per annum plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

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  • Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.
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  • Holidays: 23 days’ annual leave and 11 days’ public holiday/College close downs.
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  • Life assurance scheme.
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  • Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.
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  • Cycle to Work scheme.
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  • Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events. 
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How to Apply

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Please go to our website for a full description and further details. 

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Please note agencies need not apply

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Closing Date:   9am on Monday 19th October   

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Interviews:       WC 9th November 

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Posted: October 17th, 2026