This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate with the ability and confidence to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with The Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT).
The University of Manchester and PSVT are looking to recruit an Associate with specialist knowledge or interest in difficult heritage/history to undertake this 18 month project. The overall aim of the project is to transform the ways in which PSVT interprets its history, site and collections with its stakeholders through the design and delivery of pilot projects specifically in relation to the village’s founder, William Lever, and the exploitation of Lever Brothers’ Congolese employees in the twentieth century.
The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to:
The project will have a huge impact on heritage interpretation and activities at Port Sunlight and to other organisations, across the UK.
Candidates will require a Master degree (merit or above) preferably in Heritage, Art Gallery and Museum Studies, Arts Management, or a relevant discipline. Or a degree with professional practice to an equivalent level in heritage management and interpretation; decolonisation practice and principles; community engagement will also be considered.
This post is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry.
Based at Port Sunlight Village Trust, 23 King George’s Drive, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5DX, and the successful candidate will work directly with supervisors from both the University and PSVT and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations.
BIPOC or BAME people are underrepresented in the host organisation so we would especially welcome applicants from these groups.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Academic Supervisors - Dr Andy Hardman
Email: andy.hardman@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
