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Head of Botany |
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National Museum Cardiff |
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£57,822.85 - £62,434.05 p.a. |
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Full-Time Position |
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Cardiff, Wales |
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Monday, 27th July 2026 |
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Head of Botany, National Museum Cardiff
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time
Category: Management
Salary Range: Grade G: £57,822.85 - £62,434.05
Hours: 35 hours per week
Welsh Language Level Requirement: Desirable
Job Summary
Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales seeks a new Head of Botany to lead an experienced curatorial team driving forward innovative research and public engagement programmes. This strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape how Wales' national museum addresses global biodiversity and environmental challenges through world-class collections and cutting-edge research.
You will lead a team of curators and researchers, securing funding from bodies such as UKRI and the Royal Society while ensuring our Botany collections remain relevant and accessible. As Project Lead on high-impact research projects, you'll champion interdisciplinary collaboration across sciences, arts, and humanities, directly supporting our Strategy 2030 vision.
Key responsibilities include collection development, managing research budgets, publishing academic outputs, and fostering partnerships with higher education institutions. You'll deputise for the Head of Department as required, mentor staff and promote inclusive practices that reflect our diverse audiences.
We seek a PhD (or equivalent) qualified botanist with proven experience in museum collections management, team leadership, and successful grant applications.
Join us in mobilising scientific knowledge to engage audiences with environmental challenges while advancing Wales' position as a leader in biodiversity research and conservation. |
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| Closing Date: 27th July 2026 Application Link:
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