Collections and Engagement Project Assistant - Fixed term until 31/03/2028 Museum of Childhood Based in the Museum of Childhood, you will be part of the Curatorial and Engagement team, providing essential support in delivering the Museums and Galleries Scotland funded project, "Unlocking the Museum of Childhood collections". This is a 18 months collections management project which aims to help Museums and Galleries Edinburgh to better care for and understand the Childhood collections by working through a historic backlog. Your role will be to support the work of the wider team to assist with tackling the Childhood collections backlog by working on improving the documentation and care of the collection. The role will also help prepare collections for moving to a new store. Educated to SVQ3 level, or equivalent, it is vital that you have a proven track record in working with museum collections and are able to process information accurately. Undertake detailed inventory and cataloguing of items held in store, updating collections management database (KE EMu) with additions, deletions and alterations according to standard procedures Assess the condition of objects in the collection, identify damage or hazardous materials and prepare objects for quarantine or treatment Work with volunteers as appropriate on collections activities and engagement events Attend regular project meetings and report on meeting target process Ensure collections management procedures adhere to National Accreditation standards for accurate, consistent and appropriate information, and investigate discrepancies within information collated Ensure collections information adheres to Data Protection and IPR legislation We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. View Collections and Engagement Project Assistant job description View Collections and Engagement Project Assistant person specification
Collections and Engagement Project Assistant - Museum of Childhood - 17279_1794496389 in Edinburgh employer: City of Edinburgh Council
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