Museums and Galleries Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title:

Museums and Galleries Assistant

Directorate:

Managed Services - Museums, Galleries and Archives

Reporting to:

Assistant Curator

Job Purpose:

To assist the Curator and Assistant Curator with the delivery of the annual programme of exhibitions, projects and events and in the day-to-day running of the museums and galleries in a specific geographical area.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting with all aspects of exhibitions and displays, including installation and de-installation, research and the interpretation and presentation of cultural and historical themes as required.

2. Assisting with the delivery of projects, education work and events, including occasional evening and weekends, to enhance the annual exhibition programme on offer.

3. Responsible for key holding, opening and closing of buildings and setting alarms to ensure proper security of building and contents.

4. Assisting with all aspects of collections work, including documentation, maintenance of databases, storage and environmental control, in order to contribute to the museums’ collections management programme to help achieve required standards and Museum Accreditation.

5. Assisting in answering enquiries from members of the public to contribute to the museums’ enquiry service.

6. Undertaking administrative duties, such as typing, photocopying, stock-taking and mail shots to help ensure programmed work timescales are adhered too.

7. Assisting with the preparation of advertising material, social media and press releases to ensure all exhibitions and events are publicised to potential customers.

8. Driving the museum van or hired vehicles to transfer exhibitions and collections between sites.

9. Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation

10. Be aware of practices in other Trusts and within the industry and adopt best working practices wherever relevant, recommending and presenting business cases

11. Ensure that services are delivered with a customer focused ethos

12. Comply with all Live Borders policies and procedures.

13. Promote equal opportunities in service delivery

14. As an employee you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions and / or training received

This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the Service or Live Borders

Other details

Travel between sites and to other locations - yes

Requirement to work out of hours or weekends – yes

Requirement for PVG/Disclosure check – no

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

Key

Desirable

Key

A good standard of education: at least 3 highers grades at C or equivalent including English

A/ I

Full driving license

A/I

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Key

Desirable

Key

Experience of working in a museum, cultural or heritage environment for at least a year

A/I

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Key

Desirable

Key

Confident communication skills face to face and in writing including the ability to write interpretation texts, give talks and presentations or deliver education activities to diverse audiences

A/ I

Knowledge of and/ or proven interest in a historical, social-historical, cultural or arts area that is relevant to the collections within area grouping of museums – with the ability to communicate this

A/ I

Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team

A/ I

Good organisational skills

A/ I

Computer literate with a good knowledge of basic programmes

A/ I

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Key

Desirable

Key

Ability to contribute to the development of the service

Int

Able to think conceptually and contribute to strategic development as required

Int

Ability to work alone and as part of a team collaborating and sharing knowledge and information with others

Ref

Attention to detail and ability to apply quality standards

Int

Strong customer service orientation

Ref

Pleasant and polite manner

I/ R

Flexible and adaptable

Ref

KEY

A – Application; I – Interview; R – Reference; T - Test

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 23 per week

Salary: £23,750.00-£25,647.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Flexitime
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Selkirk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 26/06/2023
Reference ID: 0753