Artwork Cataloguing & Records Assistant

St Edmund's College, Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,774 - 22,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily allowance for food and drinks

Free car parking

Discounts at restaurants and shops

Access to outdoor gym

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge seeks an Artwork Cataloguing Assistant for a fixed-term role. This part-time position offers £13.88 per hour and is ideal for students or recent graduates. Responsibilities include cataloguing artworks, managing documentation, and collaborating with staff. Applicants should be organized, detail-oriented, and have a passion for art. The role provides excellent experience in collections documentation and related fields alongside various benefits including food allowances and free parking.

Qualifications

• Some prior experience of archival work, cataloguing, or collections documentation is desirable.
• A strong interest in art or art history is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cataloguing artworks using a standard documentation template.
• Record and organize information about artworks including provenance.
• Conduct background research on artworks and artists when necessary.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Strong IT skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize work

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge seeks an Artwork Cataloguing Assistant for a fixed-term role. This part-time position offers £13.88 per hour and is ideal for students or recent graduates. Responsibilities include cataloguing artworks, managing documentation, and collaborating with staff. Applicants should be organized, detail-oriented, and have a passion for art. The role provides excellent experience in collections documentation and related fields alongside various benefits including food allowances and free parking.