Project Assistant (8098)

Adult Learning; Cromer; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits as a Project Assistant in a vibrant museum setting. This role involves coordinating a National Heritage Lottery Fund project, promoting the geology and fossil collectors of Cromer. You will work closely with museum curators to enhance access to collections through digital resources. Ideal candidates will be organized, creative, and possess strong communication skills. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers flexible working options, generous holiday entitlement, and health benefits. If you are passionate about heritage and community engagement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts and benefits

Relocation expenses

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a museum environment is desirable.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor project delivery including timescale and budget.
• Develop and deliver collections research and digital resources.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Research Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Job Description

| 8098 | secondment opportunity/temporary contract for 18 months | part-time 18.5 hours, 2.5 days per week | £25,584 to £27,269 per annum pro rata | Grade E | Cromer Museum

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and well-organised individual to help deliver a National Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project. The project involves researching and promoting geology and fossil collectors of Cromer, and creating digital resources for Cromer Museum Geology Gallery to improve access to the collection.

You will work with the Curator of Cromer Museum and the Chair of the Friends of Cromer Museum to coordinate and monitor the project delivery, including its timescale and budget.

You will develop and deliver collections research and digital resources as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, efficient, personable, and possess excellent IT skills. Strong communication skills, the ability to prioritize workloads, and good initiative are essential. Experience in a museum environment and working with externally funded projects or volunteers is desirable.

For an informal discussion, contact Johanna Jones, Eastern Area Curator, at [e-mail].

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services
• Flexible working options
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Tax-efficient schemes and other benefits

For more details, read the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Additional Information

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

Closing dates: Redeployment - 05 May 2025; All other applicants - 08 May 2025.

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