We are recruiting: Collection Curator

24th June 2024

 

Join the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Secertariat team as a Collection Coordinator!

Working alongside the Honorary Curator, the post holder is responsible for the management and development of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½’ collection of plastic surgery artefacts and materials relating to the British history of the development of the specialty. More information on the collection can be found here:

This is a part time position (7 hours/week), remunerated with a salary of £26,300 p.a.(pro rata).

Key work areas
Collection management and development
Coordinate and carry out all day to day requirements of collection management to include but not limited to:

• Document new and unrecorded material.
• Safeguard the collection by digitizing and repackaging material as appropriate.
• Explore and advise ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ on copyright and intellectual property.
• Develop and enhance collections storage / environment.
• Facilitate conservation work as required.
• Facilitate loans
• Deal with publication requests
• Assist with arrangement of in-person visits to collection visitors and provision of information and resources in virtual capacity
• Assist in making funding applications as appropriate
• Assist and coordinate the development, future direction and growth of the collection.
• Assist with the development of temporary and permanent exhibits, virtual and in person

Team support
• Assist with other duties as required including but not limited to:
• Answering the phone and dealing with any queries.
• Assist with general day to day administration e.g. post, taking and passing messages, respond to email enquiries on the Secretariat email.
• Deal with ad hoc requests from the President, Officers and Trustees.
• Work as part of the whole team through ensuring that help is offered to others when another member of the team is overburdened.
• Attend and support the running of meetings, courses and events on and off site.
• Carry out from time to time and as directed, any other duties as required in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within your capabilities.

General
• To undertake travel outside of London to attend meetings/courses and conferences as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties related to the job purpose, as required.
• To carry out all duties in a safe and proper manner in accordance with the Association’s Health and Safety Policy.
• To undertake all duties in line with the Association’s values, policies, procedures and regulations ensuring that the work undertaken actively promotes equality, diversity and non-discrimination.

Essential
• Collection management experience
• Experience of working with collections, object handling, managing loan procedures and collection documentation
• Engagement and presentation experience
• Experience of developing and delivering digital collection resources
• Proven track record of delivering a high standard of customer service
• Experience of curating exhibits
• Organised and methodical
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• A self-starter able to work under their own initiative and willing to lend a hand when needed
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage own workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work with collections databases
• Ability to work with sensitive material
• Confident and competent in using web based software and systems
• Relevant IT skills
• Qualification in museum studies or relevant fields

To apply: 
Read the profile and specification for the role carefully and demonstrate to us via a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) and CV, that you are able to meet the needs of the role.
Submit your CV and Covering letter to Gemma Adlington - gemma.adlington@bapras.org.uk 

Please note: only applicants who can demonstrate their skills and experience, that meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, via a CV and cover letter will be considered for the role.

 

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