Part-time Costume Assistant

Part-time Costume Assistant - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Annual salary £5,246 to £5,528 for 8 hours per week (FTE £24,264 - £25,568)

About The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and creative individual to join Chertsey Museum’s small, dedicated team. The successful candidate will assist the Costume Curator, undertaking practical aspects of the care, documentation and display of the nationally significant Olive Matthews Collection of Dress and associated printed ephemera. Chertsey Museum is a popular museum service locally and regionally with a reputation for innovation and excellence.

About You

Possessing enthusiasm for and knowledge of the history of dress, you will be familiar with the technical aspects of dress mounting and replica dress-making. You will spend a significant proportion of your time undertaking the practical side of dress display, but experience in handling and packing dress items for storage is also required, as is familiarity with the process of documenting museum objects to accredited Museum standards. You will also have strong organisational and communication skills and the ability the work as part of a team, meeting agreed deadlines. 

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

In addition to a competitive salary, Runnymede Borough Council offers: 

• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
• Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
• Mileage allowance

How to apply 

To apply please use the apply link below. 

Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.

Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. Please note, CVs on their own will not be accepted.

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.

Closing date: 8 June 2025

Interview date(s): 16 June 2025

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

 Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.