Collections Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,665.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 28665 - 28665 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bakewell, Chatsworth, DE45 1PP |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JUN20251374 |
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About the roleAt Chatsworth, we care for one of the largest and most significant private collections in Britain, the Devonshire Collections, and our Collections team have a vital part to play in this.As Collections Technician, you will provide the main technical support to the Collections department, undertaking the day-to-day care for the Devonshire Collection.This is a very diverse role, focusing on the safe handling, movement and storage of the collection. It also includes the participation in key programmes, including the Preventive Conservation Programme, Conservation Programme, Annual Winter Programme, as well as Special Projects. You will also play a vital supporting role in the realisation of the Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions Programme.We're a busy, friendly team, who enjoy working together and across the wider Devonshire Group to provide the exceptional service of which we are so proud.This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional evening or weekend work, depending on the needs of the role. The role will be based at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.About youYou will be an experienced collections technician and we’d love to hear from you if you have:· A degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical ability.· Demonstrable experience of working in an exhibitions, museum or historic house environment.· Experience which includes the handling & movement of a diverse range of contemporary and historical objects as well as the ability to deliver on the installation & display of objects for exhibitions.· Good manual dexterity and eye-to-hand skills and ability to work from ladders and tower scaffold.You must be willing to undergo a Basic Disclosure and ideally hold a valid driver’s license to enable you to transport art works.In returnAs part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:A unique chance to join a supportive team with opportunities for training and long-term development within a valued-led environment.The satisfaction of knowing your work truly makes a difference - for visitors, colleagues, and the legacy of Chatsworth.Free access to the Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estates.Free entry to the Chatsworth Country Fair and many of the events.Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.Generous holiday entitlement and the ability to buy more.Excellent wellbeing calendar of events.Employee support through SIXMHA and Lifetime FinancialOur core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.Interviews will take place over w/c 7th July 2025Please refer to the attached role profile for further details.