Senior Collections and Exhibitions Officer

1 year fixed term – (may be extended subject to ongoing funding)

20 hrs per week

NS9 £31,364 - £33,024 pro rata per annum

Pay Award Pending*

The National Civil War Centre – Newark Museum is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Collections and Exhibitions Officer to look after the collections and exhibitions based at Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery, alongside supporting the development of the museum offer at the National Civil War Centre. You will be experienced working with accredited museums/ collections and collaboratively with staff and volunteers.

With responsibility for collections care, you will provide broad access to Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery through the creative use of interpretation, permanent and temporary exhibitions, talks and events.

A strong communicator, you will oversee the museum’s team of dedicated volunteers, offering curatorial advice, training, and ensuring policies and procedures are in line with accreditation standards, museum ethics and best practice.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and knowledge to support the future development of Newark Town Council’s Museum offer.

Employee Benefits:
We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers.  We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events.    From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace. Skilled.

We offer:
Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
Flexi scheme.
A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
Family-friendly benefits.
One days’ paid volunteering leave.
Lifestyle benefits platform.
Funded health cash plan.
£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Glyn Hughes, Collections and Exhibitions Manager, via HR on 01636 655335 or 01636 655322.

* Pay Award £1290 from 1 April 2024 is still under negotiation

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare  disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. 

Closing Date:   10 November 2024

Interview:          w/c 18 November 2024

Apply now at: https://ce0799li.webitrent.com/ce0799li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=3373962BPM