Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Collections Officer with proven collections management skills, a meticulous attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills to oversee the maintenance and delivery of collection management procedures to the standards appropriate for an accredited museum. Sporting knowledge is desirable but in no way essential for the role. Reporting to the Curator, the Collections Officer will join the Museum’s Curatorial Team of staff and key volunteers. We are looking for a Collections Officer who enjoys working with people. Together with the Curator, they will coordinate and supervise the work of THM’s volunteers.
Duties
-The Collections Officer will be responsible for:
* The management and development of the museum collection, archive and library.
* The day-to-day management, tasking, supervision, and training of the team of volunteers responsible for making progress against the Collections Plans in consultation with the Curator.
* Support the delivery of the museum’s re-accreditation with Arts Council England, in particular the review and delivery of The Hockey Museum’s Collections Plans.
* Undertake and supervise data entry; check, develop and improve object metadata to the highest standards.
* Maintain and implement the suite of collections management policies, plans and accompanying Procedural Manual under the direction of the Curator and in adherence to Spectrum. Ensure that all policies and procedures relevant to collections work are closely followed and reviewed on a regular basis.
* Support the Curator in implementing the Collections Development Policy and lead on processing acquisitions and disposals through documented procedures.
* Maintain and evolve the collections database within Modes Complete, The Hockey Museum’s collections management system, and ongoing documentation and location control.
* Undertake duties as Registrar for the collections, including the maintenance of the Museum’s digital accession register.
* Support the Curator in collections enquiries including offers of sale and donation.
* Assist visitors, students, staff and volunteers consulting the collections and archives for research.
* Manage the Museum’s approach to storage at the Woking site to ensure the security and safe storage of the collections.
* Attend Curatorial Team meetings, tracking and contributing collections management data and reporting on progress against collections management objectives.
* Maintain the collections management budget, agreeing purchases with the Curator.
* Serve as an advocate for The Hockey Museum collections.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17,250.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Woking, GU21 6BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Museum Collections Management: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Woking, GU21 6BL (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/11/2024
Reference ID: Collections Officer September 2024
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