We are looking for a people person. An enthusiastic, personable and self-motivated individual with museum's collections development experience and strong networking skills. The Collections Officer will work with a wide range of partners to forge strong links between Wakefield's museum service and the varied, developing and diverse communities and cultures across the whole of the Wakefield district.
The post holder will help to shape the direction of the objects we collect, focusing on material that is more representative of diversity within the Wakefield district and reflects local life as it is today - a broader snap shot of 'now'. Based at Wakefield Museum, but working across our museum and castle sites as well as district wide community venues, the post will organise and deliver consultation events that will engage a diverse range of audiences so that local people have a voice in how our collections are developed. This engagement will lead to new acquisitions and loans, and will influence future displays and exhibitions.
The post is full time (37 hours per week) and permanent position.
Please use the option below to apply or alternatively you can contact 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) for a paper application form
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
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