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Collections Assistant - 6 posts, Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

  •  South East
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes December 8, 2025
  •  GLAM Recruitment
  •  recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for six Collections Assistants to join the Department of Antiquities at the Ashmolean Museum.

Job Description

About the role

Reporting to either the Department of Antiquities Collections Manager or Documentation Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the Digitise Locate Store (DLS) Collections Management Project - an ambitious initiative to audit, document, and improve access to the Museum's world-renowned collections.

You will assist with the identification, documentation, and packing of archaeological objects working across the Museum's on-site stores in Oxford and off-site storage facilities near both Bicester and Botley. You will update the Museum's Collections Management System to ensure records accurately reflect object identification, location, and condition; measure, weigh and photograph objects; and prepare digital images for online access. Working closely with the Collections Care Team, Curators, and Conservation staff, you will follow established museum protocols for object handling, storage, and security to maintain the highest standards of collections care.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 36.5 hours per week. Five posts are fixed for two years, and one post is fixed for one year.

About You

You will have experience cataloguing museum collections, preferably archaeological objects, and handling fragile and complex artefacts. You will have excellent attention to detail, IT proficiency (including Microsoft Excel and collections databases), and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A first degree in archaeology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, is desirable.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 8th December 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 19th January 2026.

How to Apply

Please apply online by midday on the closing date.

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