Collections and Exhibitions Officer

Collections & Exhibitions Officer

Permanent

25 hours per week

NS6 £25,992-£27,269 per annum, pro rata

We are looking for a Collections and Exhibitions Officer to assist with the management and display of the objects in the museum collections - could it be you?

The National Civil War Centre – Newark Museum is looking for an enthusiastic person, who is eager to learn and passionate about history, to join its Collections and Exhibitions Team.  The successful person will join an experienced, friendly team and assist in the management of the collections and exhibitions over three sites, including the Resource Centre, home to our collection of over 95,000 objects, and Newark Castle. You will have knowledge of ACE Accreditation, SPECTRUM and Collections Management software and have the creative flair to display objects in imaginative ways.

If you have excellent communication skills, the ability to carry out research for interpretation, public enquiries, talks and tours, and experience of working with volunteers, we want to hear from you.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers.  We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events.  From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking to June 2026
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Glyn Hughes, Collections and Exhibitions Manager on 01636 655755.

Closing Date:  14 April 2025

Interview:To be confirmed

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.