Museum Collections Assistant

The Museum Collections Assistant role involves assisting in the care and management of museum collections, including documentation, pest management, environmental monitoring, storage, and accessibility. The successful candidate will work alongside the Collections and Conservation team and volunteers to ensure the preservation and accessibility of the collections for the public.

Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE and Level 3 qualification (2 A levels/ BTEC extended diploma/ NVQ 3)
• Proven knowledge and experience of working or volunteering with museum collections
• Experience of museum collections care and management processes including handling, packing and moving objects
• Knowledge of digital and social media and its applications for museum collections
• Cataloguing or documentation skills relevant to museum processes including working with electronic databases
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, manage your own time to achieve agreed objectives and work well within a team
• High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Pension scheme