Collections Assistant

Guardian Jobs; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham District Council seeks a Collections Assistant to contribute to the museum's rationalisation project. The role involves updating records of a varied collection, ensuring accurate documentation, and preserving artefacts for future generations. Applicants should be detail-oriented and passionate about the heritage sector.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible/hybrid working options

Discounts from retailers

Car lease scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Passionate about museums and heritage sector.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Update and document all artefacts in the collection.
• Ensure items are stored safely to preserve the collection.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Enthusiasm for heritage

Job description

Horsham District Council is looking for a Collections Assistant to join our small team of staff and volunteers working at the museum. You will be a key contributor to the museum’s rationalisation project to update and document all artefacts in our collection and storage.

As Collections Assistant, you will work with our varied collection, from books and manuscripts to historic artefacts, ensuring that all records and documentation are up to date and accurate. You will also ensure that items are stored safely to preserve the collection for future generations.

About you

To succeed as Collections Assistant, you should be passionate about museums, detail-oriented, and have a can-do attitude. You should be enthusiastic about the heritage sector and able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Nikki Caxton, Curator, at 01403 282594.

About us

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment. Being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everyone.

We support our employees' work-life balance by offering 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.

Our benefits include an online platform with discounts from retailers, a car lease scheme, and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with the Council contributing approximately 20% of pensionable salary.

We also support professional development through reimbursement for subscriptions and training opportunities, including in-house learning, short courses, apprenticeships, and qualifications such as ILM and MBA.

Visit our Jobs and careers page to learn more about Working for Horsham District Council and Our employment commitments.

How to apply

When applying, clearly demonstrate in the ‘Experience’ section how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Role Profile. This will improve your chances of being shortlisted.

Internal applicants should submit an expression of interest to [e-mail], explaining how they meet the criteria and what they can bring to the role.

Closing date

28^th May 2025 at 12:00 PM.