Museum Assistant

REME Museum; South Hams; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

The award-winning REME Museum is looking for a Museum Assistant to join our team.

The role will focus on cataloguing and auditing the Museum’s collection, conservation activities, the acquisition of new objects and assisting with the Museum’s busy events programme. It will also include work on the administration of the Museum’s Gold Card membership scheme, which is open to all REME serving personnel.

The post would suit someone seeking to begin a career in museums or who is looking to enhance their experience of working in a heritage organisation.

Key responsibilities

• To assist the Museum’s Collections Team with cataloguing the existing collection, new acquisitions, conservation, environmental monitoring and maintenance of the Museum’s galleries.
• Administration of the Museum’s Gold Card membership scheme.
• Co-ordinating and submitting the Museum’s stationery demand.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the role and as directed by line management.

Desirable knowledge and skills

• A museum or heritage qualification would be advantageous, as would previous experience of collections management.
• Knowledge of the Spectrum standards and familiarity with the MODES collections management system or equivalent software.
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, a logical way of working and good analytical ability.
• Flexible and reliable.

Terms and conditions

• Standard weekly hours: 37.5. Some weekend and evening working will be required in line with operational need. Time off in lieu for these periods will be provided.
• Holiday provision: 25 days, exclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Government-approved NEST pension scheme.

Contact and application method

If you would like more information, please get in touch with the Museum’s Curator, Richard Davies:

• Email (preferred method of contact):[e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to the Curator’s email address or via post.

Please see the job description on our website for further information about the post.

More information about the Museum is available onour website at www.rememuseum.org.uk.

Interview dates: 21 and 22 May 2025

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos