If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you! We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives.
The Corinium Museum holds large and internationally significant collections of archaeology, social and rural history as well as running the Visitor Information Centre. The collections range from prehistory through to the 19th century, covering key curriculum subjects.
We are looking for a Collections Engagement Officer to join our friendly and professional team!
You will be required to reinforce the core message of the museum collections as a resource for learning and enjoyment. The post will provide a specialist role within the Museum Service, specifically regarding collections documentation, care and conservation. The post will contribute to a programme of community engagement activity and will help catalogue, monitor and interpret the archaeological collections in the museum and at the Resource Centre in Northleach.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 16 hours per week, Monday - Tuesday
Working hours between 8.45am 5.15pm
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent in archaeology, museums or heritage
- 2 years experience in a collections and engagement related role
- Knowledge and understanding of collections management issues and museum audiences
- Experience of sourcing external funding or grants
- At least 1 years experience managing volunteers
- At least 2 years experience working with communities
- Experience of leading, planning and implementing a programme of adult activities and workshops
- Working experience of delivering talks or lectures to public audiences
- Methodical, with excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Highly proficient with IT including MS Office and database systems
- Excellent team working skills
- Driving is a part of this role so a full, clean driving licence is required
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with a high level of judgement, tact, discretion and initiative
Desirable
- Working knowledge of history and archaeology
- Experience of producing external and internal reports and publications
- Experience of museum database systems
- A working knowledge of developing and installing exhibitions and displays
- Knowledge of art and craft and the issues affecting arts and culture
- Creative skills
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
- Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
- Incremental holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
- Company pension
- Various insurance and saving schemes
- Financial advice
- Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
- All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 9th February 2024
Salary: up to 10,428 per annum