Collections Engagement Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Terms and Conditions: Full Time, 37 hours per week.
Department: Place
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery opened in 1874 and houses a rich and fascinating collection covering, fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia. Recently awarded Arts Council England National Portfolio status as well as capital works through MEND funding and heading towards our 150th year in 2024, it is an exciting time to join the team to look forward to and shape the next period in our development.
The role of Collections Engagement Assistant combines work with collections, both in documenting, building knowledge and their care, alongside exploring innovative ways to engage the public with the collections, building new audiences as well as developing new audiences through social media and digital platforms. The Collections Engagement Assistant will be responsible for developing and working with volunteers in collection management and be part of the Chip In volunteering programme across the cultural partners in Blackburn with Darwen Borough.
As a small museum team, the post will be an integral part of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, working with the collections team as well as engagement and front of house, to collectively ensure that we foster and develop strong relationships within the community and develop an inclusive narrative for the museum as we move into the next 150 years.
The Collections Engagement Assistant will be based at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery and will primarily work there but there will also be opportunities to work across the wider museum service including Turton Tower.
Application closing date: 26th June 2023
Interviews: 4th, 5th, 6th July 2023
Along with completing the application form, please upload your up to date CV. On your application you must outline how you meet the role profile and key requirements.
Please note that the listing may be closed before the closing date should sufficient applicants have been received.
To find out more about working for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, including our values, benefits and rewards click here http://bit.ly/3FiBGV1
Job details Job reference REQ01912 Date posted 08/06/2023 Application closing date 26/06/2023 Location Blackburn with Darwen Salary Grade D SCP 5 - £21,575 to SCP 8 £22,777 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Council
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,575 - £21,575 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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