Museums Officer Collections

Job Description

Museums Officer Collections (10/716)

Kirkcudbright and Stranraer

£35,535 - £38,031

 

Dumfries and Galloway Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Arts and Museums Team in the west of the region. As part of a team of six, the postholder would assist in delivering museum services at the seven museums and galleries in The Stewartry and Wigtownshire, ensuring that the service maintains its Arts Council Accredited status.

 

The postholder will assist with the acquisition of objects, research, organisation and documentation of the collections. They will manage loans and respond to public and specialist enquiries. The postholder will also ensure the physical condition and safety of the collections by carrying out environmental monitoring, checking that the measures taken to protect museum collections from theft, vandalism and fire are appropriate and arranging for specialist conservation. A knowledge of Axiell’s AdLib collections management system will be an advantage. The postholder will also assist in the planning, production and delivery of permanent and temporary exhibitions and events and provide advice and support to local 3^rd sector independent organisations.

 

The postholder will be educated to degree level or equivalent and a qualification in the management of museum collections is desirable. Experience of managing museum collections, buildings and other resources, conservation, security, health and safety and knowledge of an area of the collections are essential.

 

This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

 

Collections are stored and displayed in several sites across the region so a willingness to travel and possession of valid driving licence are essential.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

For further information please contact: anne.ramsbottom@dumgal.gov.uk

 

 

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