Photo Collections Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
£25,742-29,605 per year
Contract
Part-time
15 days ago
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) is one of the nine University of Cambridge Museums and Botanic Garden (UCM). It is a sub-Department of the University Department of Social Anthropology and is a key resource for University teaching and research, particularly in collaboration with the Departments of Social Anthropology and Archaeology. Its world-class collections attract visiting researchers from all over the world and it maintains an active programme of temporary exhibitions and loans to major exhibitions within the UK and internationally. MAA's collections are Designated for their national and international importance. For further information about the Museum's staff, collections, and programmes, seeMAA is seeking to appoint a fixed term part-time Collections Assistant for the Photographic Collections, to support the care of and access to it's culturally and historically important collection of photographs. The responsibilities include working with the Manager of Photographic Collections for the digitisation and cataloguing of these photographs, along with their day-to-day management and care, responding to research enquiries and facilitating research visits to the collection. The post-holder will support the Museum's programme of digitisation, and as such it is desirable that they have a high level of skills with Adobe Bridge and PhotoShop, as well as proficiency with DSLR cameras.The successful candidate will have experience of working with museum collections, particularly photography, anthropology, or world cultures. They will have very good IT skills including spreadsheets and basic word processing and experience with collections management systems. Excellent attention to detail and very good written and numeral skills are essential as well as excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.This is a part-time, fixed term position for 1 year.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records) and security check, a health assessment and a security check.MAA and the University of Cambridge Museums are committed to inclusion and diversity within our institutions and across the sector, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Museum and the University.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries about this vacancy may be addressed to the Manager, Photographic Collections at For queries regarding the application process please contact Faculty HR atThe closing date for applications is 28 April 2024 with interviews expected to take place on 7 May.Please quote reference JU41288 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Further information
