Collections Project Officer, National Collection Centre

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Museum of Wales seeks an entry-level collections care assistant at the National Collections Centre in Nantgarw. You will support safe handling, cleaning, hazard assessment and documentation of collection objects, helping improve condition and accessibility while following health and safety procedures.

This site-based role requires five days on site, with shifts 7:30–17:00. No prior professional experience is required; training will be provided to develop practical object handling

Responsibilities

• Safe handling, cleaning, hazard assessment and documentation of collection objects.
• Improve condition and accessibility of collections at National Collections Centre.
• Undertake practical cleaning and collections care activities.
• Identify collection hazards and maintain project records.

Job description

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term/Full Time

Category

Collections
(Support Services)

Salary Range

Grade C: £24,751.00 - £28,790.91

Hours

35 hours per week

Welsh Language Level Requirement

Desirable

Job Summary

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.

Job Profile

Job Profile document

Application Deadline

Monday, October 26, 2026