Our Heritage Service has an exciting opportunity for a Documentation Assistant to join our small collections team.
The Heritage Service is responsible for the care of collections held across Guildford Museum, Guildford House Gallery, the Guildhall and our offsite store. The collections cover a range of categories and disciplines, including archaeology, needlework and textiles, social and local history, and art.
Working across our sites and at our offsite store, you will document and digitise objects in our collection to ‘Spectrum’ standards on our Collections Management System Collections Index+. Other duties may include carrying out object research, public enquiries and assisting with collection projects.
A demonstrable interest in museums and/or heritage sites and knowledge of museum documentation processes and standards are essential. Evidence of collections documentation experience and an ability to input data with a high level of accuracy should be demonstrated within your application. Some experience of using a museum collections management system and supervising volunteers are desirable.
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
Part time 25.75 hours per week
Permanent
£26,633 - £28,724 pro rata
