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Hi all,

 

Please see below for details about a job opportunity at Colchester + Ipswich Museums.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Eleanor

 

 

Collections Information Officer (Maternity Cover), Ipswich

Do you have a passion for managing, caring for and improving access to museum collections?

This is an exciting time to join our Museum Service as major developments of our museums are changing the cultural landscape of Colchester and Ipswich.

We are seeking an outstanding Collections Information Officer with a passion for managing our amazing collections and their information: from acquisition and exhibition to rationalisation and digital access.

We welcome applicants who can demonstrate their experience and passion for collections documentation and management. With an eye for detail and precision you’ll be confident in managing complex data and operating systems to meet standards of records compliance. An excellent team player, you’ll enjoy working with and supporting dynamic colleagues in our busy and aspirational museum service. Above all you’ll understand the challenges of documenting large collections and be able to apply methodical and creative thinking to increase their access to diverse audiences. The role offers an exciting challenge for those interested in the major project management of museum collections. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of :

·         Migrating CMS projects

·         Rationalisation and storage projects

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of information management relating to our nationally significant collections as part of our Collections and Learning Team.

 

1 x fixed term post based in Ipswich

Post number: LM74

Full time, 37 hours per week

Fixed term until October 2018

Salary Grade: £22,384 to £28,558

To apply for this vacancy using our quick and easy on-line application method, visit www.colchester.gov.uk/jobs. Alternatively call our 24 hour recruitment line on (01206) 507343 for a paper copy quoting the relevant post reference number(s).

 

Eleanor Root

Museum Development Officer

Cultural Development

 

Essex County Council

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