Collections Assistant

This role will report to the Collections Manager and will play a vital role in documenting the museum’s collection, researching and photographing new acquisitions and collection highlights, and supporting ongoing collection projects. The post holder will help to put into practice the inventory procedure and will work with the Collections Manager to improve documentation about objects in the store. They will also support with logging and answering museum collection enquiries, helping to provide information and supervision for researchers, as well as advising colleagues in the museum on key resources, objects, and stories for use in upcoming programmes of events, engagement and exhibitions, social media, website content, and PR and press opportunities.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Collections Manager to care for, curate, and manage the museum’s collection, and will collaborate with our Conservation, Communications & Marketing, and Engagement Teams to share stories with our audiences.
The role would be ideal for someone looking to start their career within museum collections, with strong problem solving, organisational, and communication skills.