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2023 News

September 2023

Vacancy – Funding Development Officer (0.8 FTE, Fixed term for 1.8 years. Salary: £30,000 FTE) (Re-advertisement of post – previous applicants need not apply)

Post location: Hybrid – Elgin Museum / Home Working / Other locations, as appropriate, for meetings with e.g. potential donors

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individuals to take forward an exciting new role at Elgin Museum funded by Museums Galleries Scotland.

We’re looking for someone special who can bring a fresh and innovative approach to the funding of our Victorian museum, retaining all that is best in its current expression of heritage but fitting it for a new age, now with the additional challenge of adjusting to the Covid pandemic and its aftermath.

You will have a sound knowledge of finance and funding and a talent for building strong relationships. You will be able to work independently and to liaise successfully with other organisations and the staff and volunteers of the Museum.

You should either be educated to degree level or have equivalent qualification and/or experience. You should have proven experience in fundraising and grant management, experience of writing successful grant / funding applications or shaping creative pitches, and with the passion and creativity to develop and expand the Museum’s potential.

Please view the Funding Development Officer Job Description (pdf 31.6KB) for full information.

Application notes:

Application is by letter, which should be sent with a supporting CV to: Vice-President, The Moray Society, Elgin Museum, 1 High Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1EQ, marked private and confidential or emailed to: elginmuseumevents@gmail.com Further information is also available from this email address.

We recommend applicants visit our website to learn more about Elgin Museum and The Moray Society, and to view our Forward Plan 2022 – 2026 on our Policies page which outlines our strategic aims for the next 4 years.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th October 2023 at 5pm. Interviews will be held (virtually) in late October / early November 2023

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June 2023

Vacancy – Seasonal Weekend Visitor Experience Steward

(Seasonal, Weekends (5 hours on Saturdays and 5 hours on Sundays) until 29th October 2023. Salary £12/hour)

Elgin Museum is pleased to offer a new and exciting opportunity for a Seasonal Weekend Visitor Experience Steward!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to provide a first-class service to visitors to Elgin Museum, alongside our core of volunteers. This is a varied and exciting role, providing the opportunity to engage with customers/visitors about the Museum, and about Moray’s natural and cultural heritage, ensuring a high standard of customer service at all times.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Provide first-class customer service, alongside our core of volunteers, by maintaining a positive, welcoming environment, proactive and helpful attitude to all visitors at all times.
Act as a responsible keyholder, including during emergency situations.
Handle cash accurately and process sales and donations, answer customer enquiries, replenish stock (as required), assist with the counting and recording of monies to agreed standards.
Ensure all front of house areas are maintained to the highest standard, and that all areas are clean and clear of rubbish during opening hours.
Respond to unexpected situations in a professional manner and seek advice and support from line manager when required.
Ensure compliance with Elgin Museum’s policies, procedures and guidelines, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
Ensure health and welfare of volunteers and visitors by adhering to Elgin Museum’s Health and Safety policy.
Adhere to Elgin Museum’s quality standards, including wearing of uniform.
Perform other reasonable duties as directed by your Manager.

What we’re looking for:

Good achievement in standard grades (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
Accurate numerical reasoning skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of the Moray area and an in interest in and enthusiasm for heritage.
Experience in a retail environment.
Ability to provide first-class customer care and service, including dealing with customer queries.
Previous work in a range of visitor experience activities, including working with volunteers.

Please see the Elgin Museum Seasonal Weekend Steward Job Description for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

PLEASE NOTE APPLICANTS MUST BE AGED 18 OR OVER.

Application notes:

Application is by letter, which should be sent with a supporting CV to: Elgin Museum Convenor, The Moray Society, Elgin Museum, 1 High Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1EQ, marked private and confidential or emailed to: elginmuseumevents@gmail.com Further information is also available from this email address.

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd June at 5pm

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March 2023

Vacancy – Development Officer (0.6 FTE, Fixed term for 2 years. Salary: £30,000 FTE) (Re-advertisement of post)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individuals to take forward an exciting new role at Elgin Museum funded by Museums Galleries Scotland.

You should either be educated to degree level or have equivalent qualification and/or experience. You should have proven experience in fundraising and grant management, and with the passion and creativity to develop and expand the Museum’s potential.

Please view the Development Officer job description for full information.

Elgin Museum staff can work a blend of office and home on agreement with their line manager

Application notes:

Closing date for applications: 7th April 2023 at 5pm. Interviews will be held (virtually) between 13th – 30th April 2023.

February 2023

Donation from Roseisle Hall

Museum Volunteer and Geology Group member Dave Longstaff gave a talk on the geology of the coastline between Burghead and Lossiemouth at Roseisle Hall on 1st February 2023. Following the talk, attended by more than 100 people, Roseisle Hall made a donation to Elgin Museum of £130. We extend out thanks for their generosity.

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