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Fashioning Our Future Project Assistant, The Salisbury Museum

  •  South West
  •  Â£25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 22, 2024
  •  Katy England
  •  katyengland@salisburymuseum.org.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

Salary: c. £15, 290 (Full time salary £25,500) 21 Hours Per Week We are currently recruiting for a part-time Project Assistant. The role will assist with the Fashioning Our Future project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Job Description

The Fashioning Our Future project includes working with young people to co-curate fashion exhibitions which will go on show at The Salisbury Museum, Blandford Fashion Museum and Southampton City Art Gallery. The young people taking part in the project will also plan and take part in fashion workshops and events.

Fashioning Our Future will also improve the storage of the fashion collection at The Salisbury Museum and create a new study room which will help make sure the collection is protected, valued and much more accessible. The Project Assistant will assist the Project Manager with the running of the project.

Job Requirements

Essential:

  • Over two years experience of working in museum or heritage context.
  • Experience of working with fashion and textile collections
  • GCSE + A levels or equivalent experience
  • Graduate level or equivalent experience
  • Excellent people skills and willingness to work with a range of partners and stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and meet tight timescales.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • An ability to work independently and with colleagues.
  • An ability to be creative and imaginative.
  • An understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
  • A knowledge of best practise in working with fashion collections

  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated

  • Commitment to Equality and Diversity.
  • Commitment to CPD and training.
  • Willingness to commit to work flexibly including weekend and evening work when required in accordance with the needs of the post and activities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist with the creation of a new fashion study room and reorganisation the fashion collection
  • Work with volunteers on the improvements to the storage of the fashion collection
  • Assist with delivering workshops and sessions for young people.
  • Take part in co-curation with Project Manager, young people, volunteers and experts.
  • Assist with the install and de-install the fashion exhibitions at The Salisbury Museum
  • Assist with monitoring and evaluation of the project.
  • Assist with the creation of material for promoting the project on social media
  • Assist with any documentation required for the exhibitions
  • Assist with the delivery of sessions on fashion sustainability and other topics for primary and secondary schools and colleges
  • Assist with organising an event which includes young people
  • To comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the museum and any relevant statutory requirements, including the Equality Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act & GDPR

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How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the General Museum Job Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return them by email to [email protected]

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