**About the Role**

The Ashmolean Museum is seeking a dedicated full-time Collections Assistant to join the Department of Eastern Art. This position plays a critical role in supporting cross-collection, object-based teaching and other forms of academic engagement at the University. During term time, your main duties will involve preparing, moving, and managing objects, alongside executing tasks related to teaching and research.

Under the guidance of the Collections Manager for the Department of Eastern Art, you will also handle the preparation and movement of objects for various viewings and research activities, outgoing loans, photography, and conservation work. Additionally, you will be responsible for supervising visitors in the study rooms.

You will support Collections Managers in enhancing storage areas, executing gallery projects, and performing maintenance tasks. There may also be occasions where you will travel nationally and internationally to ensure the safe transport of loaned objects for external exhibitions.

This role requires you to work independently, manage your workload effectively, and prioritize tasks. Key requirements include a strong attention to detail, a good understanding of various materials (e.g., ceramics, stones, metals, organics), and experience in handling objects.

This full-time, permanent position requires onsite work for 36.5 hours per week. The role involves physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy boxes, for which manual handling training will be provided.

**About You**

– Familiarity with a range of object types and materials, with the ability to select and implement appropriate rehousing for collections.
– Strong organizational skills to manage your own workload and handle competing priorities.
– Proven manual dexterity and meticulous attention to detail, along with experience in object handling and packing. Awareness of collections care standards is crucial.

**What We Offer**

We value the well-being of our employees and offer a range of benefits to support this, including:

– An excellent contributory pension scheme.
– 38 days of annual leave.
– A comprehensive range of childcare services.
– Family leave schemes.
– Cycle loan scheme.
– Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

For more details, visit [Staff Benefits](https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits).

**Diversity**

We are proud to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We actively encourage diversity through a variety of groups and champions, and offer family-friendly policies such as flexible working arrangements and support for staff returning from extended absences, including shared parental leave.

We particularly encourage applications from women, Black, and minority ethnic candidates.

**How to Apply**

To apply, please upload your CV and a completed supporting evidence form using the provided template. The supporting evidence form should address each of the essential and desirable selection criteria listed in the job description. Note that CVs alone will not be considered.

For general inquiries about the recruitment and application process, please contact the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

Applications must be submitted online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. Interviews are scheduled to be conducted in person on Thursday, 3 October 2024.

If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you in advance for your assistance