Collections Officer

Brecon, Powys
£26,403-27,254 per year
Permanent
Part-time

26 days ago

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.Job detailsJob details Job reference RLA0563A Date posted 08/08/2025 Application closing date 04/09/2025 Location Brecon Salary Grade 5 Point 7 to Point 9 £26,403 to £27,254 per annum pro rata £13.68 to £14.12 per hour Package 29 hours, Fixed term until 31/03/2026 Contractual hours 29 Basis Part time Job category/type Libraries and Museums AttachmentsCollections Officer Job descriptionAbout the role:To work as part of the y Gaer team to provide a dynamic and progressive service to residents, community groups and visitors. To assist and support the Strategic Lead Museums in documenting and caring for the y Gaer collection, provision of displays and exhibitions, and outreach and engagement activities. To work collaboratively with colleagues across Cultural Services and to participate in providing an integrated approach to service improvements and developments.About you:

Experience of working in a museum or gallery
Experience of collections care and management
Commitment to high standards
Able to communicate effectively and confidently with people
Experience of using ICT and confidence in adapting to changing technologies at work

What you will do:

To undertake all duties required for the day-to-day operation of y Gaer, including counter duties. To answer general enquiries in person and in writing, and provide information and guidance to customers
To assist with the preparation, installation and publicity of displays as part of y Gaer’s temporary exhibition programme and permanent galleries at y Gaer.
To help promote the use of y Gaer and its collections through an understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. To help co-ordinate outreach activities, including digital services, which increase awareness, understanding and engagement. To further develop the presence and interpretation of the y Gaer collection online.
To assist with the delivery of the collection management programme, including care of collections, storage improvements and repackaging of museum items, as directed by the Strategic Lead Museums.
To assist with the accurate documentation and cataloguing of the museum’s collections, following approved museum procedures in order to facilitate access and research.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS CheckJob title Collections Officer Job reference RLA0563A Date posted 08/08/2025 Application closing date 04/09/2025 Location Brecon Salary Grade 5 Point 7 to Point 9 £26,403 to £27,254 per annum pro rata £13.68 to £14.12 per hour Package 29 hours, Fixed term until 31/03/2026 Contractual hours 29 Basis Part time Job category/type Libraries and Museums Attachments Job descriptionAbout the role:To work as part of the y Gaer team to provide a dynamic and progressive service to residents, community groups and visitors. To assist and support the Strategic Lead Museums in documenting and caring for the y Gaer collection, provision of displays and exhibitions, and outreach and engagement activities. To work collaboratively with colleagues across Cultural Services and to participate in providing an integrated approach to service improvements and developments.About you:

Experience of working in a museum or gallery
Experience of collections care and management
Commitment to high standards
Able to communicate effectively and confidently with people
Experience of using ICT and confidence in adapting to changing technologies at work

What you will do:

To undertake all duties required for the day-to-day operation of y Gaer, including counter duties. To answer general enquiries in person and in writing, and provide information and guidance to customers
To assist with the preparation, installation and publicity of displays as part of y Gaer’s temporary exhibition programme and permanent galleries at y Gaer.
To help promote the use of y Gaer and its collections through an understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. To help co-ordinate outreach activities, including digital services, which increase awareness, understanding and engagement. To further develop the presence and interpretation of the y Gaer collection online.
To assist with the delivery of the collection management programme, including care of collections, storage improvements and repackaging of museum items, as directed by the Strategic Lead Museums.
To assist with the accurate documentation and cataloguing of the museum’s collections, following approved museum procedures in order to facilitate access and research.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

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