Collections Manager

Deadline: Friday 27th June 2025
Employer: African Natural History Research Trust, Leominster, UK.
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Negotiable, based on previous experience

The Job Role

The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum that focuses on African entomological biodiversity. Our research aims to expand scientific knowledge of African insects, with a particular emphasis on Lepidoptera.

As part of a small team, the ideal candidate will be an organised individual with prior experience working in museum collections, preferably with a focus on Lepidoptera. They should possess the ability to lead a small team of researchers, conduct independent and group-led taxonomic research, and effectively communicate findings through scientific journals and other relevant outlets.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and curating parts of the collections as needed, ensuring proper management and safeguarding in accordance with ANHRT’s collection management protocols. Additionally, the ability to supervise visiting scientists and foster future collaborations will be a key aspect of this position.

Skills and Experience

Essential Competencies:

• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Museum collection experience
• A proven ability to initiate and complete relevant research projects with national and international collaborations
• Previous experience of undertaking scientific research projects. This can be working as part of a team or individually
• Draft publications and prepare them for submission to refereed journals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A clear understanding of taxonomy and a knowledge of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
• An ability to organise multiple assignments with minimal supervision and in response to deadlines
• A high level of attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy. This will be coupled with an excellent level of manual dexterity
• A proven ability to undertake specimen dissections and genitalia preparations

Preferable Competencies:

• Relevant PhD or equivalent work experience
• A willingness to travel in the UK and abroad for short or long periods as required