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Collections & Archives Assistant - Ref: EE14224
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Walsall
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GBP 25,000 - 28,000
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Job summary
Join a vibrant and dynamic team at one of the leading visual arts venues in the West Midlands. As a Collections & Archive Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing the Collections, Archives, and Art Library, ensuring they meet the highest standards of documentation and public access. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art exhibitions and community events while contributing to the Gallery's exciting development. With generous benefits and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for someone passionate about the arts and eager to make a difference.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement
Access to the LG Pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
15% membership discount for Walsall Leisure centres
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail.
- Excellent team player with a passion for visual arts.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing and developing Collections, Archives, and Art Library.
- Ensure accurate documentation to museum accreditation standards.
Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Education
Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience
Job description
Collections & Archive Assistant - Ref: EE14224
G4: £25,183 - £27,269 per annum.
The New Art Gallery Walsall (fixed term contract to March 2028, 18 hours per week, spread over 3 days). Expected working pattern: one day on a Monday, one day in the Art Library Tuesday - Friday, and 1 day by arrangement.
The venue:
The New Art Gallery Walsall is one of the leading visual arts venues in the West Midlands. Situated in the heart of Walsall town centre, the Gallery is a busy and vibrant building with an exciting programme of contemporary art exhibitions and collections displays, lively education and community events, an artist studio, library, café, conference facilities and shop. The Gallery provides a truly unique place for its visitors to experience, learn from, and participate in the visual arts.
The role:
You will assist the Collections Curator in the effective management and development of the Collections, Archives and Art Library at The New Art Gallery Walsall, ensuring effective and accurate documentation to the required museum accreditation standards, assisting with public access and enquiries, and liaising with the Front of House Team on the day-to-day operations of the Art Library.
You:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, good on detail and an excellent team player to join us for the next exciting stage in the Gallery’s development.
Benefits: While working with Walsall Council you can take advantage of a host of employee benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement (increasing after 5 years)
- Access to the LG Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 15% selected membership discount for Walsall Leisure centres
For more information on the role, or to discuss aspects of this role, please contact Collections Curator: Julie.Brown@walsall.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 11 April
Interview date: Friday 2 May
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