The purpose of the job is to be responsible for the art and museum collections at Touchstones Rochdale and the Arts and Heritage Resource Centre, ensuring they are successfully managed, cared for and made accessible.
Working across collections containing a diverse range of material culture it is critical in helping to create new connections and meaning for audiences through their creative programmes.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Demonstrable experience of leading on the management and development of at least three of the following collection areas: archaeology, Egyptology, natural history, geology, local and social history, costume and textiles, furniture, and fine and decorative arts
- Experience of a wide range of current collections management practices and procedures
- Experience of documentation projects and using specialist collections management databases
- Experience of digital photography and other digital software
- Experience of managing staff or volunteers, including training and CPD
- Experience of undertaking and facilitating collections-related research and producing interpretation for different audiences
- Experience of leading on the research, creation, maintenance, and development of collections-based policies and plans, including documentation, emergency salvage, care and conservation, management, and development
- Experience of current standards in museums and galleries
- Experience of leading applications to the ACE Accreditation scheme
WHAT THEY CAN OFFER YOU!
Your Trust are committed to being an employer of choice and offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits, including access to:
- Best of Friends Events Membership
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Gym Membership
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Occupational Sick Pay
WHO ARE THEY?
They are a charity based in Rochdale that aims to support every member of their diverse community to live their best life; inspiring them to be healthier, happier and creative people.
If you wish to apply for this role, please visit www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/jobs
Here you will find more details and their Online Application Form. All applications must be made using the Your Trust Online Application Form as they do not accept CVs