Collections Project Officer, National Collection Centre

Museum; Nantgarw; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Collections Centre is seeking an entry-level Collections Care Assistant to support safe handling, cleaning and hazard assessment of collection objects. The role includes documenting activities and contributing to documentation accuracy.

You will work as part of the Collections team on site at Nantgarw Collections Centre, helping improve the condition and accessibility of the collections, conducting practical cleaning, hazard checks and maintaining records in line with health and

Responsibilities

• Safe handling, cleaning, hazard assessment and documentation of collection objects.
• Identify hazards, maintain project records and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Contribute to improving condition and accessibility of collections at the National Collections Centre.

Job description

As part of the Collections team at the National Collections Centre, you will contribute to the safe handling, cleaning, hazard assessment and documentation of collection objects.

The postholder will work as part of a team responsible for improving the condition and accessibility of collections held at the National Collections Centre. The role will involve undertaking practical cleaning and collections care activities, including identifying collection hazards, maintaining project records and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety procedures.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals seeking further experience in object handling and collections care.

This is a site based role with a reqirement for five days on site, flexible between the hours of 7:30 – 17:00. Your base will primarily be at Nantgarw Collections Centre (NCC), The National Collections Centre is AC’s storage facility.