Assistant Curator

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Culture & Visitor Economy

Hours

21

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ - with some cross-site working

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

31.3.2027

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£14,985 - £15,972 (Actual Salary)

Advert Wording

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, flexible working, training opportunities

About The Role

Be part of an exciting moment for Kirklees Museums & Galleries as we transform how our collections are understood, shared, and experienced. Supported by Arts Council England National Portfolio funding, this role is central to strengthening the foundations of our collections work, ensuring our records are accurate, consistent, and ready to support a more inclusive and accessible future.

As we prepare for a new museum and gallery through

Key Responsibilities

• Review and improve collections documentation and data quality
• Standardise records, templates, and terminology across systems
• Update and maintain the collections database utilising MODES
• Improve how collections information is organised, searched, and accessed
• Review historic paper records and filing systems to ensure accuracy
• Support inclusive, representative cataloguing and reduce bias in records
• Write clear guidance and procedures for colleagues
  
  

About You

You will bring a relevant qualification or equivalent experience in museums, heritage, or a related field, alongside a good understanding of collections management and documentation standards. You will be confident working with collection management databases – ideally MODES - and committed to maintaining accurate, consistent, and high‑quality records that are inclusive and accessible for the future.

You will be highly organised and detail‑focused, with the ability to manage and improve complex information and be a strong team player who communicates clearly and works well with colleagues to support shared goals. You will be passionate about strengthening documentation systems to improve access, understanding, and public benefit, with a focus on continuously reviewing and improving standards, and processes.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working independently on documentation with a particular interest in the essential work behind the scenes that ensures collections information is accurate, accessible, and meaningful.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at Tolson Museum.

About The Organisation

Kirklees Museums & Galleries care for around 300,000 objects spanning art, history, science, and more. Our mission is to share stories of the past and present to inspire the future. We are part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio, helping us improve access, inclusion, and digital engagement across our collections.

The role is funded directly by Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) and Kirklees Museums and Galleries is proud to be one of eight NPOs in Kirklees. As an NPO, our funding is thanks to taxpayers, and it plays a huge part in supporting our work.

KEYWORDS

Applicants with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Collections Officer
• Documentation Officer
• Museum Registrar
• Collections Assistant
• Archivist
• Heritage Data Officer
• Curatorial Assistant
• Museum Records Officer
  
  

Katina Bill is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.

Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Closing date

11 June 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

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