Description
Elgin Museum seeks a skilled museum professional to lead a full inventory audit. You'll ensure documentation aligns with Museum Accreditation & SPECTRUM standards while working independently and liaising with volunteers and stakeholders. Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills are vital.
As part of our Redevelopment Project, we require a full inventory audit of our collection to be undertaken prior to development works commencing.
You will have a vital role in enhancing the documentation and accessibility of the Museum's rich and varied collections by undertaking a full independent inventory of the Museum's collections in preparation for the collections being removed to an offsite location for a temporary period. The Inventory will also be used as a basis to inform the future redisplay of collections in the Museum and will assist with rationalisation of the collection. You will have a commitment to excellence and will ensure quality control of information throughout this project, in compliance with the Accreditation Standard for Museums and SPECTRUM standards.
You will work alongside our dedicated volunteer workforce, liaising in the first instance with the Collections Management Group, as well as with the Redevelopment Project Team and the Moray Society Board. Our dedicated volunteer Project Team and the Moray Society Board will provide a supportive environment committed to employee success.
- Degree in a subject discipline relevant to the Museum collection, and a minimum of three years' experience working with collections/documentation in a museum/gallery
- Highly IT literate with proficiency in MS Excel and Word, experience of MS 365, good keyboard skills and database experience
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills, proven ability to work unsupervised, to deal with repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy, to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Ability to follow processes and procedures with care, precision and meticulous attention to detail, to plan and prioritise effectively, to meet targets and to manage a busy workload
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to lift and move moderate weights throughout a working day, to work in a standing position for part of the day, to use stairs and ladders, and to utilise trolleys and other moving equipment to move heavy objects
- Complete an inventory of the Museum's collections, both on display and in stores, in preparation for removal to an offsite facility, in compliance with Museum Accreditation standards and ensuring conformity with collections documentation standards as specified by Museum Policy and SPECTRUM
- Develop sustainable workflows, agree data entry standards and quality check catalogue entries in liaison with the volunteer Collections Management Group
- Attend regular meetings with the wider Museum team and provide detailed progress reports
- Develop guidance for Museum volunteers on collections management and documentation
- Contribute to outreach activities
To apply, please submit your application, including CV, by email to: [email protected] or by post to: Elgin Museum, 1 High Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1EQ. Please mark your application for the attention of Claire Herbert, Vice President of The Moray Society.