Project Assistant

CEMP; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Project Assistant to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing the Cromer Museum's geology collection. This part-time role involves collaborating with museum curators and managing project timelines and budgets. Ideal candidates will be creative, organized, and possess strong IT and communication skills. The position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful research and digital resource creation, making a significant impact in promoting local geology and fossil collections. Join a supportive environment with flexible working options and a range of benefits, making this role both rewarding and engaging.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Referral bonuses

Travel expense advances

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and creative individual with excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in coordinating projects and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a National Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project.
• Develop and deliver collections research and digital resources.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Experience in a museum environment

Experience with externally funded projects

Job description

Project Assistant

Reference: 8098 | Secondment opportunity/temporary contract for 18 months | Part-time: 18.5 hours, 2.5 days per week | Salary: £25,584 to £27,269 per annum pro rata | Grade E | Location: Cromer Museum

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and well-organized individual to support a National Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project. The project focuses on researching and promoting geology and fossil collectors of Cromer, as well as creating digital resources for the Cromer Museum Geology Gallery to enhance access to the collection.

You will collaborate with the Curator of Cromer Museum and the Chair of the Friends of Cromer Museum to coordinate and monitor the project's delivery, including its timeline and budget.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering collections research and digital resources as part of the funded project. The ideal candidate will be motivated, efficient, personable, and possess excellent IT skills. Strong communication skills, the ability to prioritize workloads, and a team-oriented attitude with good initiative are essential. Experience in a museum environment and working with externally funded projects or volunteers are desirable.

For an informal discussion, please contact Johanna Jones, Eastern Area Curator.

Before applying, we recommend reviewing the full Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

Benefits of working with Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options: flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working, depending on role and business needs
• Financial benefits, including:
• ‘Norfolk Rewards’ discounts program
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient pension and bike schemes
• Car lease scheme for low-emission vehicles (subject to eligibility)
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill roles

Additional information on our Terms and Conditions is available here.

Current Norfolk County Council employees: You can view and apply for vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Note: Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructuring or in redeployment.

Redeployment closing date: 05 May 2025

Other applicants closing date: 08 May 2025