Collections Care Technician (Permanent)(Full Time) - REN12925

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local heritage organization in Paisley is looking for a Collections Care Technician to support the museum's preparations for the Paisley Museum Re-imagined project. This role involves hands-on care for a range of artifacts, ensuring they are documented and ready for display. Ideal candidates will have a passion for heritage and be able to collaborate effectively to enhance public access to collections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure collections are documented and ready for display.
• Contribute to conservation and environmental monitoring.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners.

Job description

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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Collections Care Technician to help care for Renfrewshire’s rich museum collections.

If you’re passionate about heritage, material culture, and making collections accessible to all, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

As part of the OneRen team, you’ll join us at a pivotal moment - supporting the final preparatory stages of the landmark Paisley Museum Re-imagined project. You’ll work hands-on with a wide range of objects, helping to ensure they are documented, cared for, and ready for display in a world-class museum setting.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll contribute to conservation, environmental monitoring, collections documentation, and public access. You’ll collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and community partners to deliver best practice in collections care and help bring our cultural heritage to life.

Closing date: 3 September 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’

All applicants should apply online at https://www.oneren.org/work-with-us/join-our-team/ where job outline and person spec is available.