job: Database Manager - Tate

The aim of Tate is to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation of British art from the 16th century to the present day, and of international modern and contemporary art.

The Information Systems Department delivers ICT and systems development and information management services to over 750 gallery staff on five sites, as well as supporting the website at http://www.tate.org.uk.

The Museum System (TMS) is a sophisticated collections management system used by the gallery to catalogue its collection and to manage its loans in and loans out and exhibitions programme. Following a review of procedures and processes, a re-launch of TMS, which included an intensive re-training programme, has been successfully completed. Maintaining the quality of service and support to users as well as future development and extending use of the system is fundamental to the continued use and benefit of the system.

Purpose of the Job
To ensure the continuing development of TMS to support changing and new gallery processes. To advise and support Collection related projects providing expertise on how TMS can be employed to capture, structure and deliver data to meet access and publication needs. To manage the day to day operation of TMS to ensure continued operation and support service to the 300+ user base. To ensure a continuing high standard for collections information through the specification of the gallery’s data standards for objects.

Type of Contract
This appointment is offered on a temporary contract up to 12 months covering Maternity leave.

Working Hours
This post is offered on a full-time contract working 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday.

Salary
This post is graded in the Senior Advisory Band of Tate’s Pay Bands (£24,375 - £32,250). An appointment to this post will be made up to £27,750 per annum dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

The closing date for the return of completed application forms is Tuesday 25 March 2008 by 5.00pm.

You can find further information about Tate and the position on the website: www.tate.org.uk