Collections Care Assistant
Do you have good knowledge or practical experience of working with historic collections? Are you looking to gain experience of working 'hands on' with objects and museum collections?
About us
At the Science and Innovation Park (SIP) we have an exciting programme of capital (construction) works planned to our stores in 2024 to improve the conditions SMG objects are located in. These works include roof repairs, drainage works and the fitting out of a large new-build store.
We are now recruiting for a Collections Care Assistant to work alongside our project teams during the relocation of objects and construction work.
This role is a fixed-term contract until the end of December 2024, working full-time - 35 hours per week based at the National Collections Centre at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.
About the role
This is a great opportunity to gain 'hands on' experience of working with collections. As Collections Care Assistant you will work closely with the other members of the Conservation & Collections Care team, supporting the work of the Conservation team, and more widely the work of the Documentation, Registration, Photography and Curatorial teams.
You will be assisting with the condition reporting, care, cleaning and packing of objects from the collections storage area using best practice to meet strategic and statutory requirements.
You will undertake conservation object cleaning of collection items where appropriate and help to install objects into the gallery. You will ensure that these tasks are carried out in a safe and secure manner to comply with current legislation and following best professional practice.
About you
Joining us you will have good knowledge or practical experience of working with historic collections coupled with an understanding of collections care, particularly object handling. You will have good communication skills which will enable you to work well as part of a team.
You will be able to work well under pressure and use prioritising skills to meet deadlines calmly and effectively. Crucially you will have the ability to work to a high standard of accuracy with good attention to detail.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
What we offer
Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
- Support with personal and professional development
- days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced contributory pension
- Unmind App and other wellbeing support
- Interest-free loans
- Days Out discounts
- Health & Dental Insurance
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.
