Collections Officer Poole, England
Job description
Are you an individual with a passion for heritage and an excellent eye for detail and problem-solving skills? We’d love you to bring your skills to the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Our houses and collections are an integral part of our work, this role will be pivotal in delivering consistently high standards of collections management and care and delivering an innovative approach to the stories we tell.
What it's like to work here:Stunning Brownsea island is located in Poole Harbour. The island is a haven for wildlife, with an array of habitats including woodland, heathland and a lagoon. The thriving outdoor centre hosts a variety of sports and activities. Travelling to work by water is one of the perks of the job at Brownsea Island and a free boat is available for staff.
For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
What you'll be doing:You'll work as part of the property team based on Brownsea Island and will be responsible for looking after the collections. Your main responsibility will be ensuring that all collection objects are recorded on the Collections Management System (CMS). This will involve auditing the existing collections, adding missing items to the database, and improving the information on existing entries. This will require research and organising research into individual items to ascertain their origin, date, ownership status and history of treatment. Where necessary, you will also be required to photograph and label items. You’ll have a methodical approach and will be devising and keeping up-to-date an accessible worksheet of outstanding tasks and queries.
Your work will complement and assist the Property Team, Conservator and Cultural Heritage Curator with decision-making about the future of the collections. You will be required to work independently as the only collections-based role on Brownsea, but you will be supported by the regional Conservator and Cultural Heritage Curator and will have opportunities to connect with the collections and house teams at other properties.
Please read the full role profile and ‘what this role’ looks like document attached to this advert.
- Experience in using a collections inventory database
- Experience of working with and handling museum collections
- Good project management and planning skills with an excellent eye for detail
- Hard working and a committed team player
- Excellent people skills and can build strong relationships internally and externally
- Able to work autonomously
- Strong IT skills and can use Microsoft Office as well as web and social media applications
The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (15 hrs pw to 26/04/24)
