The Bowes Museum
Job: Production Assistant
Job: Production Assistant
Organisation: The Bowes Museum
Postcode: DL12 8NP
- Job Title: Production Assistant
- Salary: £15k-£20k
- Hours:
Part time - Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 12 Jun 2026
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Location:
North East
Job Summary
Job Description
The Production Assistant supports the delivery of The Bowes Museum’s exhibition and display programme, contributing to the practical realisation of exhibitions, loans, and collection displays.
Working closely with the Production team, the role combines logistical coordination, administration, and hands-on technical support to ensure exhibitions and displays are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Maintain working spaces, tools, and equipment, ensuring they are safe, organised, and fit for purpose.
Work on- and off-site as required to support installations, loans, and events.
Support the administration of exhibitions and displays, including maintaining and delivering against schedules, , agreements, and records.
Assist in the delivery of exhibition design, working with curators, designers, and the Production Manager.
Support the coordination of incoming and outgoing loans, including transport arrangements, scheduling, condition reporting support, and liaison with lenders and partners.
Deliver practical installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and displays, including art handling, hanging, packing/unpacking, and basic construction.
Provide technical support including lighting, AV setup, and display preparation.
Maintain accurate records relating to exhibitions, loans, and production activity.
Ensure safe working practices at all times, adhering to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
Take the lead in agreeing the volunteer rota, providing support as needed.
Job Requirements
You will be enthusiastic, highly organised, methodical, and accurate. You will communicate well with colleagues and visitors. You will be proactive in problem-solving in a dynamic museum environment. As a confident person, you will enjoy building effective working relationships with a broad range of people and advocating for the museum’s values and behaviours. As someone used to juggling multiple elements, you will be flexible and adaptable in your approach.
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