Museums and Galleries Assistant Selkirk, Scotland
Job description
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
