Collections Officer

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For enquiries regarding this position please contact Amy Roberts, Collections Officer, on 01243 775888 or aroberts@chichester.gov.uk

Are you a collections management professional with a love of social history and archaeology? A rare opportunity has become available to join our ambitious and dynamic team at The Novium Museum as Collections Officer for up to 12 months on a maternity cover basis.

We’re seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Collections Officer to manage The Novium Museum’s archaeology, social history, geology, art and photography collections, maintaining the highest standards of care and making them as accessible as possible to all audiences through displays, exhibitions, loans, digital content, public enquiries and the facilitation of research visits. This includes caring for the archaeological remains of Chichester’s Roman Bathhouse, over which the museum is purpose built.

You’ll have excellent experience and knowledge of collections management policies and procedures, including acquisition, accessioning and loan procedures. You’ll have excellent knowledge, experience of and enthusiasm for collections care, including preventative conservation, research and curation, and the interpretation of collections for wide ranging audiences. You’ll have familiarity with social history, archaeological artefacts and archaeological evidence. You’ll also have excellent knowledge of Museum Accreditation standards.

We are seeking a self-driven, self-starter with the ability to multi-task and a hands-on approach. You’ll be very well organised with the ability to manage projects independently, as well as delegate and lead volunteers effectively. You’ll have excellent communication skills, writing and presentation skills for developing interpretation and delivering talks and tours.

If you’re passionate about developing your career in collections management and care, we’d love to hear from you.

For enquiries regarding this position please contact Amy Roberts, Collections Officer, on 01243 775888 or aroberts@chichester.gov.uk

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 24th November

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
• Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
• Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
• Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
• Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR team to assist you.