Jobs

We are looking for a skilled and driven individual to support the delivery of our vibrant and ambitious exhibitions and displays programme at Wakefield Museums and Castles.

Working within the Curatorial and Exhibitions team, and alongside colleagues in the wider Museums and Castles team, you will help to design, build, install and maintain exhibitions and displays across our three museums, two historic castles, and in community venues.

You will help to produce exhibitions that are high quality, interactive, multisensory, accessible and inclusive.

You will work with specialist tools and equipment in our Museum Workshop to build bespoke exhibitions, using a variety of skills and materials, particularly carpentry and woodworking.

You will help to ensure our exhibitions are sustainable and use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible, contributing to our Wakefield Museums and Castles Environmental Action Plan.

You will work within our committed, supportive and highly skilled team, as well as alongside our diverse and passionate local communities to celebrate and share the stories and objects that make the Wakefield district unique.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Contribute to the delivery of innovative and high-quality exhibitions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the 2D and 3D design of exhibitions, working with the Exhibitions Officer.
• Safely build and install exhibitions and displays, using sustainable materials and practices.
• Help maintain a culture of Health and Safety best practice.
• Ensure high quality visitor experience by delivering an ongoing programme of snagging, maintenance and improvements.
• Work in partnership and build relationships with a diverse range of individuals, groups and organisations.
• Work across multiple ambitious projects within time and resource constraints, whilst maintaining patience and empathy.
• Lead on delegated projects.

Wakefield Museums and Castles

Wakefield Museums and Castles is a fully Accredited museum service, supported by investment from the Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation scheme.

We care for over 112,000 objects that document the human, social and cultural history of the Wakefield district from the distant past to the present day. Through targeted collecting and coproduction, we are always expanding the collections and stories we hold to ensure we are representative of our communities.

We embed community participation in all areas of our work to reach new and varied audiences through collections, exhibitions, learning, events and digital content that are relevant and inclusive.

Our sites and programmes have been nominated for prestigious sector awards for sustainability and environmental responsibility, and accessibility and youth engagement.

For more information about our collections, sites and programming see:

https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Steph Webb.

Tel: 07917 790931

E-mail: swebb@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.