Collections Assistants x 4

This four-month role offers an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Collections Registration team at IWM Duxford as a Collections Assistant.

You'll work across departments and sites, gaining hands-on experience with a variety of essential museum practices. Along the way, you'll see how different specialisms collaborate to care for and interpret the museum's collection.

Responsibilities include:

Carrying out the documentation of IWM’s handling and props collections
Researching the collection to understand the provenance of each item to contribute to a collections review
Working collaboratively with other teams including conservators, curators, exhibitions and learning & engagement
Assessing the collections, identifying potential hazards (training will be provided), and preparing items for safe transport
Ensuring sure all items are documented, researched and, where applicable, exited according to museum procedures

The ideal Collections Assistant candidate will have some experience of handling, packing, documenting and researching collections, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other data-management software.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract for four months only, based at IWM Duxford.

For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description.

Museum Website: https://imperialwarmuseums.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/562-Collections-Assistants-x4/en-GB