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Collections Co-ordinator (Art Collection)

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Vacancy Id: 10605

College / Service: Education

Location: LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK

Salary: £32,624 - £39,342 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term

Term: Part time – 21 hours per week

Apply by: 18 February 2024 at 23:55

 

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Collection Coordinator to lead the use, management and development of our University Art collection. 

The UAL Art Collection seeks to capture the energy of practice across UAL’s many disciplines and support the work of artists after they have left the University. It supports research, teaching and learning and inspires curiosity, creativity and persistent engagement.  The Collection dates back to 1986 and serves as a collection that charts the University’s story, and that of its talented students and graduates.   

You will lead, coordinate and deliver on all areas of work relating to the UAL Art Collection, selecting works for purchase, logistically planning the use of the Collection across UAL and occasionally working with external partners and communities to provide informative and inspiring installations.  

As a member of the Archives and Special Collections team, you will enable access to resources, collections and services, providing a high-quality customer-focused service that will involve collection and invigilation, as well as enquiry and learning support. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an energetic and vibrant team, working to provide stimulating spaces and services for students and staff.   

About you

We are looking for someone with a degree level qualification and/or relevant qualifications, with knowledge and understanding of Art Collection workings and purpose. 

You will demonstrate knowledge of art collections and curation, as well as an understanding of cataloguing standards (e.g. SPECTRUM). You will possess previous experience supervising staff and services in a Museum, Archive or Library, along with the ability to motivate and lead a team with empathy. 

You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of creative student and graduate professional development needs. 

Strong communication, teaching and research skills are essential, along with an understanding of collection care and a demonstrable interest in improving service delivery, customer service standards and museum or archive engagement. Excellent digital skills and a familiarity with a range of museum and archive systems (e.g. TMS and CALM, UAL digital platforms and Microsoft Office 365 software) will be essential for success in this role.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

Vacancy Id: 10605

College / Service: Education

Location: LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK

Salary: £32,624 - £39,342 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term

Term: Part time – 21 hours per week

Apply by: 18 February 2024 at 23:55

 

Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

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