Assistant Curator

Salary £25,989 - £28,142 per annum | 29.6hrs per week | Fixed term, part time. This role reports directly to the Curator of Industry and Technology and will be based primarily at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum in Rossendale. It is a four‑day a week fixed‑term contract for 18 months and will be paid at Grade 5 (£25,989 – £28,142).

The assistant curator will support the team in the delivery of the “Cottoning On” project and manage up to nine volunteers.

• Assist in the collections review, re‑storage and reinterpretation of the Lancashire textile industry collection.
• Assist in the training and supervision of a volunteer workforce and of site museum staff contributing to the project.
• Support the promotion of the museum service, the project and the collection to local groups, colleagues, elected members and visitors through events, activities and outreach work.
• Undertake documentation and collections management activities using the museum’s electronic catalogue (EMu).
• Assist the Curator of Industry and Technology in the development of a museum exhibition based on the collections and stories uncovered during the Cottoning On project.

• Interest in the industrial history of Lancashire and enthusiasm for museums.
• Ambition to pursue a career in heritage.
• Experience of collection management, museum documentation or conducting collections reviews is not required, however experience working in the heritage sector would be an advantage.
• Experience of computer‑based systems and using electronic database systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff, volunteers and the public.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• An eye for detail and the ability to research and interpret collections.

• Health and Wellbeing: Occupational sick pay scheme, Occupational Health Services, Cycle to work scheme, Eyesight test contribution, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Family‑friendly employer: Generous maternity leave, paternity leave and support for working carers, Adoption and parental leave.
• Financial benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, death in service payments, life assurance and dependents pensions, Access to the Blues and Twos credit union for you and your family.
• Staff discounts: Access to a huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers including supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel and much more.
• Training and development: Training and development opportunities, Apprenticeship scheme – available to all employees, Staff Recognition Scheme and Annual Awards Ceremony.
• Travel benefits: Discounts on bus travel, Bike stores, changing and showering facilities in some locations.
• Holiday entitlement: 26 days annual leave entitlement (pro‑rata for part‑time employees), Possibility to buy up to 20 days additional leave per year (pro‑rata for part‑time employees – dependant on your job role and business need), Eight bank holidays and two further statutory days during the Christmas and New Year period.

We value our staff as individuals and aim to help them achieve their full potential while working for us. We offer a work environment that encourages staff engagement, teamwork and problem solving and we recognise the importance and benefits of a good work‑life balance. All of our staff are expected to live by our Lancashire values, which reflect the way we work with our customers, partners and each other.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.