Assistant Curator
Green Howards Museum Job Description
JOB TITLE
LOCATION
SALARY
RESPONSIBLE TO
HOURS OF WORK
ANNUAL LEAVE
JOB PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Assistant Curator
Green Howards Museum, Trinity Church
Square, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4QN
£16,644 per annum
Director/Curator
28 hours per week (four days – to include one
Saturday per month)
20 days plus bank holidays.
The purpose of this post is to assist in
managing all aspects of the museum business
from the day to day operational needs of the
organisation, to collections management,
research, exhibitions, audience development
and education activities.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual who is at the start of their
museum career or who is currently studying part time for a Museum Studies post graduate
qualification. The post holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the running of this
busy military museum and consequently the successful candidate will gain valuable experience
across a broad spectrum of museum activity.
Enthusiasm, flexibility and a can do attitude are prerequisites for this position.
Application is by CV with covering letter which should be no more than one side of A4.
Closing Date: 4th June at 9am
Interviews: 9th June
Applications may be sent by post or email to
Lynda Powell
Director/Curator,
01748 826561
[email protected]
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Operations
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Conduct daily security checks of museum and maintain museum displays to the highest
standards
Provide cover, including lunch times, for front of house staff
Conduct guided tours of the museum for group visits as and when required
Assist in out of hours activities including our monthly evening lectures
The post holder is the primary key holder for the museum. To fulfill this requirement
you must live within 20 minutes drive time of the museum.
Collections Management
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Responsible for processing all new acquisitions to the museum to SPECTRUM standards
Undertake cataloguing projects
Responsible for environmental monitoring of the collection
Assist in the maintenance of the stores ensuring objects are stored appropriately and
securely
Assist the Director/Curator to ensure that the museum continues to meets the
requirements of the museum accreditation standard.
Research
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Promote the family history research service with the aim of increasing income
Be responsible for the family history enquiry service; answering enquires from visitors in
person, by phone and by written request
Undertake research to assist in the development of new exhibitions, education and
outreach activities.
Volunteers
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Recruit, train and manage volunteer workforce.
Audience Development/Education Activities
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Assist the Community Liaison Officer and Education Manager to deliver workshops and
deliver workshops in their absence.
Projects
Assist in the delivery of special projects including special exhibitions and grant aided projects.
PR/Publicity
Assist the Communications Officer by providing information for the website, social media and
to support all publicity activities.
General Responsibilities
To be responsible for his own/her own development and actively encourage the personal
development of all volunteers
To observe the Museum policies on health and safety legislation and follow instructions and
procedures so as to comply with relevant statutory requirements
To undertake other tasks appropriate to the post and its level of responsibility as required from
time to time by the Trustees.
Job Specification
Essential
Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree level
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Post graduate qualification in Museum Studies
application
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application
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Ability to convey enthusiasm for the subject matter to a wide
variety of individuals visiting the museum
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interview
Knowledge of the safe handling and storage of museum
objects
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application
Knowledge of preventative conservation techniques including
monitoring light levels, relative humidity and temperature
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application
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Experience of working with volunteers and supporting them to
undertake delegated tasks
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application
Able to conduct research on behalf of museum users and staff
and to provide written and verbal reports that summarise
information in ways that are appropriate to the end user
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application
/interview
Knowledge of documentation issues and experience of
cataloguing using an electronic collections management
system
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Application
/interview
Experience of delivering workshops for a variety of audiences
including school groups and older learners
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interview
OTHER
Work occasionally at weekends or evenings as required
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interview
PERSONAL FACTORS
Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for military collections
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interview
Self motivated and practical.
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interview
Reliable and responsible.
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interview
Excellent attention to detail.
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application
Able to plan ahead and manage workload in a fast paced and
ever changing environment
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interview
Flexible and able to work as part of a diverse team of paid
staff and volunteers
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interview
20/5/2015