Apprentice Collections and Exhibitions Technician

There is now an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Collections and
Exhibitions Technician to join the Ashmolean Museum’s supportive and highly
experienced Conservation Department. Under the supervision of the Collections
and Exhibitions Technicians you will develop knowledge and practical skills in
all aspects of technical support for and preparation of collections on
display, transit, exhibition, loan, and in reserve.



You will learn to carry out a range of duties such as framing, handling and
fabrication, to agreed standards of collections and conservation care. Working
as part of the Conservation Team you will learn how to plan, install, pack and
move collections (objects and artworks) in the galleries and exhibitions, and
support the Museum, galleries, reserve collections and exhibitions by
undertaking duties that would include lighting galleries and exhibitions,
picture framing tasks, in-case maintenance and repair with some display
related fabrication.



During the apprenticeship, you will be required to complete a 12 month Level 3
Advanced Apprenticeship in Cultural Heritage through a combination of on-the-
job training and distance learning methods managed by the V&A Museum and West
London College.



The post is a fixed-term contract of 3 years.



Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application.



To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description
and selection criteria, please use this link:
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-328616



The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 14 September 2018.An
assessment centre will be held during w/c 24 September 2018 and successful
candidates will then be invited to attend an interview during week commencing
8 October 2018. Please note in normal circumstances only interview travel
expenses within the UK will be reimbursed.