Museum Officer (Collections)

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If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Do you have a passion for heritage, collections care, and making local history accessible to all? Rutland County Council is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Museum Officer (Collections) to join our friendly team at Rutland Museum and Oakham Castle.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the preservation, documentation, and interpretation of Rutland’s unique heritage, while contributing to exhibitions, public engagement, and day‑to‑day museum operations.

About you…

To be successful you will need to be:

• Educated to A level standard
• Organised and curious
• Able to communicate with individuals at all levels including members of the public and volunteers
• Able to contribute positively to a dedicated museum team
• Experience with databases, ICT, and handling museum objects will help you thrive in this role, along with an enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills
• Experience in collections handling, documentation, and working with a wide range of people
  

About the role…
As The Museum Officer (Collections), you will:

• Support the care, preservation and documentation of the collections at Rutland Museum and Oakham Castle
• Research objects, prepare exhibitions, assist with outreach and learning activities, and support the day‑to‑day operational running of the sites.
• Play a key part in cataloguing and maintaining accurate records using MODES or similar systems and contribute to social media content that promotes our heritage

Please note: The role includes working with volunteers, subject specialists, and partner organisations, as well as occasional emergency call‑out duties and attendance at external events that grow awareness of the museum.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to a basic check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

Museum Officer (Collections) interviews will be held face to face in week commencing 20 April 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lorraine Cornwell – Collections Manager on 07970 232019 or at lcornwell@rutland.gov.uk.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.