Collections Assistant

Bewdley Museum, part of Wyre Forest District Council, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Collections Documentation Assistant to support an exciting project to reduce our collections documentation backlog and improve access to our museum collections. Working with the Collections and Interpretation Officer, you will undertake inventories, cataloguing, retrospective accessioning, collections research, photography and collections review activities. You will help ensure our collections are accurately documented, well managed and cared for in accordance with professional museum standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience in museum collections management, documentation and collections care while contributing to the stewardship of an important local heritage collection., This is a fixed term contract for 24 months, working 37 hours per week in our Bewdley Museum and collection storage locations.

• Good general education, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work methodically and independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent IT skills using Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Ability to handle museum objects carefully and work within established procedures.
• Driving licence and own transport
• Ability to work across two sites.
Skills & Experience
• Experience working with museum, archive, library, heritage or other collections-based records.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Ability to research and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Experience of working with volunteers or members of the public.
• An understanding of the importance of collections care and documentation.
• Knowledge of museum collections management systems, such as MODES, would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Spectrum collections management procedures would be desirable.
• Enthusiasm for the heritage, history and culture of the Wyre Forest area.
  
  Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC.
  
  We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options.
We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:
• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit