Head of Collections Archaeology Baselland — Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft
- Location
- Augst
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 15 days ago
Role overview
Tasks
- You are responsible for taking over, preserving, developing and making available the archaeological collections owned by the Canton of Basel-Landschaft or left to him for care on the basis of the Treaty of Rome.
- You initiate and accompany the key project for the organizational and spatial integration of the canton’s archaeological collections, including the re-inventory of the old stocks.
- You develop the collection strategy for all archaeological collections as well as the collection concepts and processes derived from them and develop them continuously.
- You are responsible for the lending as well as the management and further development of the Fund Depots.
- You have the technical, human and administrative responsibility for leading a medium-sized team
- You engage yourself creatively in concepts for the digitization of the cantonal collections together with the collections of the museum.
- You get involved so that the collections are available for research and support the public companies, namely Augusta Raurica, in communicating scientific findings from the collection area.
- You maintain relationships with national and international museum and non-museum collections as well as educational institutions Requirements
- You have completed university studies in Provincial Roman Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology or Prehistory and Early History.
- You will bring in-depth experience in the supervision and further development of archaeological collections.
- You have several years of leadership experience in the management of medium-sized to large teams, ideally in the context of public administration.
- You communicate clearly and appreciatively, approach people openly and enjoy working with different stakeholders.
- You are responsible for taking over, preserving, developing and making available the archaeological collections owned by the Canton of Basel-Landschaft or left to him for care on the basis of the Treaty of Rome.
Main responsibilities
- You are responsible for taking over, preserving, developing and making available the archaeological collections owned by the Canton of Basel-Landschaft or left to him for care on the basis of the Treaty of Rome.
Company and context
- You initiate and accompany the key project for the organizational and spatial integration of the canton’s archaeological collections, including the re-inventory of the old stocks.
- You develop the collection strategy for all archaeological collections as well as the collection concepts and processes derived from them and develop them continuously.
- You are responsible for the lending as well as the management and further development of the Fund Depots.
- You have the technical, human and administrative responsibility for leading a medium-sized team
- You engage yourself creatively in concepts for the digitization of the cantonal collections together with the collections of the museum.
- You get involved so that the collections are available for research and support the public companies, namely Augusta Raurica, in communicating scientific findings from the collection area.
- You maintain relationships with national and international museum and non-museum collections as well as educational institutions Requirements
- You have completed university studies in Provincial Roman Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology or Prehistory and Early History.
- You will bring in-depth experience in the supervision and further development of archaeological collections.
- You have several years of leadership experience in the management of medium-sized to large teams, ideally in the context of public administration.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft offer for this role?
Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Augst. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
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