Collections Assistant

About the role

The Ashmolean Museum is recruiting a full-time Collections Assistant. Based in the Department of Eastern Art, you will enable the delivery of cross collections object-based University teaching and other forms of academic engagement. Your primary responsibility during term time will be the physical preparation and movement of objects, and the execution of teaching and research associated tasks.

Reporting to the Collections Manager in the Department of Eastern Art, you will also assist with the preparation and movement of objects for other viewings and research, outgoing loans, photography and conservation, as well as having responsibility for the supervision of visitors in the study rooms.

You will support the Collections Managers in a variety of tasks such as enhancing storage areas, gallery projects and maintenance, and may occasionally be asked to undertake national and international travel to ensure the safety of objects requested for loan to external exhibitions.

You will work independently, planning your own workload and setting your own priorities. Attention to detail, a sound understanding of materials (ceramic, stone, metals, organics, etc.), and experience of object handling are essential requirements for this post.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working onsite, 36.5 hours per week.

The role involves lifting and moving heavy boxes. Manual handling training will be provided

About You

You will have familiarity with a range of object types and materials, and the ability to select and implement appropriate rehousing of collections

You will have the ability to organise your own workload and address competing priorities

Proven manual dexterity and attention to detail, with object handling and packing experience including an awareness of collections care standards is also essential.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

Applications from women, black and minority ethnic candidates are especially encouraged.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description – please explain how you meet each one.

CVs alone will not be considered.

General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Wednesday 28 August 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place in person on Thursday 3 October 2024.

Please do let us know if you require any more information. Many thanks for your assistance in advance.

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