Company Description
Court Barn Museum celebrates the rich history and legacy of designers and craftspeople from Chipping Campden and the north Cotswolds since the early 20th century. The museum tells the story of the Arts and Crafts movement, showcasing its national and international impact. The permanent exhibits highlight the work of renowned individuals and workshops such as C.R. Ashbee, Katharine Adams, and Gordon Russell. Situated in a scenic setting, Court Barn Museum offers an inspiring environment for those passionate about craft and design.
Role Description
We are seeking a Part‑Time Assistant Curator to join our small team at Court Barn. This is an exciting time for the museum as we will be celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2027 and have also secured funding to purchase a collections management database to enable us to catalogue our collections online.
Type: Part time: 4 days per week 9.45 – 5.15pm, including working two weekends a month and occasional Bank holiday working.
Location: Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
Closing Date: Sunday 7 December.
Key areas of responsibility
- Managing the implementation of a new collections management database and training volunteers in the use of the new system
- Undertaking the Accreditation Return to Arts Council England
- Managing paperwork for loans and acquisitions
- Occasional front of house work required
- Managing social media including a regular newsletter and website.
- Act as Key Holder - responsible for unlocking the museum, then securing and alarming on closure.
- Any other duties as required.
About you
- Knowledge and interest in history, craft and design.
- Strong administration and organisational skills with a high level of literacy and attention to detail.
- Highly organised with the ability to focus and stay on task in a busy museum environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to deal diplomatically with a wide range of people.
- Numerate and confident user of Microsoft Office.
- Experience of project‑based work delivering to a deadline.
- Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, cultural diversity and access for all.
- Able to work on one\'s own and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience in CMS databases and cataloguing collections
- Managing volunteers
Benefits include
- 23 days per year holiday entitlement
- Pension available
- Discount in museum shop
Additional details
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details.
Court Barn is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated in line with their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Interview Date: Thursday 8 January
Please emailadmin@courtbarn.org.uk if you would like an informal discussion about the role.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement toadmin@courtbarn.org.uk.
As a guide, a CV should be no more than two sides of A4 and a supporting statement also no more than two sides of A4.
When writing your supporting statement, please ensure that it highlights how you meet the requirements of the role.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details toadmin@courtbarn.org.uk
Contact Details:
Court Barn, A Museum of Craft and Design Recruitment Team
