Heritage Collections Documentation Specialist

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Bewdley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre Forest District Council in Bewdley seeks a motivated Collections Documentation Assistant to support a project reducing the documentation backlog and improving access to museum collections. You will work with the Collections and Interpretation Officer on inventories, cataloguing, retrospective accessioning, research, photography and reviews to ensure accurate documentation.

This fixed-term, 37-hour week role covers Bewdley Museum and storage locations, requiring DBS clearance, a driving

Qualifications

• Good general education, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work methodically and independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent IT skills using Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Ability to handle museum objects carefully and work within established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inventories, cataloguing, retrospective accessioning, and collections review activities.
• Carry out photography and collections research to improve access and documentation.
• Ensure documentation meets professional museum standards.
• Work with volunteers and public on collections tasks.
• Maintain accurate records in databases and MODES/Spectrum systems where relevant.
• Prepare for storage and handling of objects, complying with safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

IT skills (Microsoft Office and DBs)

Object handling care

Driving licence and own transport

Work across two sites

Education

General education literacy and numeracy

Tools

MODES

Spectrum

Job description

Wyre Forest District Council in Bewdley seeks a motivated Collections Documentation Assistant to support a project reducing the documentation backlog and improving access to museum collections. You will work with the Collections and Interpretation Officer on inventories, cataloguing, retrospective accessioning, research, photography and reviews to ensure accurate documentation.

This fixed-term, 37-hour week role covers Bewdley Museum and storage locations, requiring DBS clearance, a driving