Assistant Curator Leathercraft

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What will you be doing?

Working as part of the museum and heritage team, you will help ensure the collection is managed to professional standards, making it accessible for research, learning and public engagement while safeguarding it for future generations.

You will support a wide range of collections management activities, including documentation, conservation, housekeeping, storage, acquisitions, managed access, research and interpretation. The role will involve contributing to the ongoing care and maintenance of collection records, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and managed in accordance with established collections management policies and procedures.

About you

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work, with the ability to accurately manage data entry, proofread information and maintain both digital and paper-based records. You will be confident working with collection databases and documentation systems, ensuring records are accurate, consistent and maintained to the highest professional standards.

You will also have a sound understanding of museum collections management principles, including documentation, storage and conservation practices. An appreciation of the importance of preserving cultural heritage, combined with the ability to follow established procedures for collections care, will enable you to contribute effectively to the management and preservation of the Leathercraft collection. Strong organisational skills, a commitment to accuracy and an interest in museum and heritage work will be key to success in this role.

About us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

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