Apprentice Curator, Sound

Summary

This is an exciting new entry level curatorial position that IWM helped to create, as part of a new training initiative with Teesside University, for an ‘Apprentice Curator, Sound’.

Annual wage

£27,000 a year

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You will receive a £500 salary increase upon the successful completion of each of the 3 core apprenticeship modules.

Training course

Curator (level 7)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 09.00 to 17.15. Fridays 09.00 to 17.00. Flexibility may be considered.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

This Apprentice Curator role offers an opportunity to work with one of our Media Heads in learning the working practices of IWM while studying in conjunction with Teesside University on their ProfessionalApprenticeship in Curating part-time Masters degree course.
You will specialise in our Sound collection, although there will be many opportunities to work alongside the other media types in our care.
You will also be allocated set time during the working week in order to attend classes and undertake study with Teesside, which is undertaken on a part-time modular basis over two years.
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to work at Assistant Curator level.

Where you’ll work

Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road

London

SE1 6HZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Curator (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

Lead on the application and/or development of collections management processes including cataloguing whilst ensuring suitable handling,storage provision and audits
Deliver new exhibitions, projects and collections displays as appropriate and with authenticity, e.g. research, development, organisation, administration, installation
Refresh and/or re-present permanent, temporary and online displays/ exhibitions, determining and using appropriate interpretation methodologies
Lead on and/or manage collections development which may include acquisition, disposal and loans, including national/international inter-organisation loans as appropriate. Ability to evaluate the long-term implications of collections development decisions.
Commission, undertake and/or disseminate collections-related research
Interpret and respond to research, intelligence and analysis of audience feedback and preferences
Work with subject experts to develop creative interpretation/story telling approaches and content for exhibitions, displays and digital content
Build subject specialist and sector networks internally and/or externally to keep abreast of emerging trends and developments that may impact medium and long-term plans
Relate collections to a wider historical or contemporary understanding
Recruit and select, as required by their organisation, subject experts, internal/external agencies, contractors and other organisations to work with collaboratively
Work with others to achieve projects from inception to completion meeting agreed outcomes
Develop exhibitions and display through internal/external designers as appropriate for their organisation
Analyse and respond to visitor research when planning exhibitions, displays and digital content
Manage teams, which may include some/all volunteers as required
Set/agree milestones, deadlines and workflow for colleagues (in other departments or members of project/programme teams) to ensure delivery, as required by the organisation.
Contribute/signpost to fundraising/income generation through grant applications, sponsorship and charging activities as appropriate for the role
Interrogate, interpret and evaluate data sets on audience engagement
Negotiate with stakeholders in order to achieve desired outcomes and to align with institutional objectives
Communicate, both in writing and verbally, to a range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals, objectives and solve problems
Write reports, for a range of internal/external audiences, regarding activities
Act as an Ambassador for the organisation to raise its profile and communicate the importance of its work. This may mean representing the organisation including attending and/or presenting at conferences and workshops as well as developing/contributing to publications for the organisation
Share best practice and/or deliver training to internal staff and external organisations e.g. Museum Association regarding accession activities.
Deliver talks/tours/presentations/events to continue to engage existing audiences e.g. members and supporters as well as to broaden the participation base
Contribute to the institution’s on-line and social media presence, and digital content in accordance with the organisation’s objectives
Lead on the application and/or development of collections management processes including cataloguing whilst ensuring suitable handling,storage provision and audits
Deliver new exhibitions, projects and collections displays as appropriate and with authenticity, e.g. research, development, organisation, administration, installation
Refresh and/or re-present permanent, temporary and online displays/ exhibitions, determining and using appropriate interpretation methodologies
Lead on and/or manage collections development which may include acquisition, disposal and loans, including national/international inter-organisation loans as appropriate. Ability to evaluate the long-term implications of collections development decisions.
Commission, undertake and/or disseminate collections-related research
Interpret and respond to research, intelligence and analysis of audience feedback and preferences
Work with subject experts to develop creative interpretation/story telling approaches and content for exhibitions, displays and digital content
Build subject specialist and sector networks internally and/or externally to keep abreast of emerging trends and developments that may impact medium and long-term plans
Relate collections to a wider historical or contemporary understanding
Recruit and select, as required by their organisation, subject experts, internal/external agencies, contractors and other organisations to work with collaboratively
Work with others to achieve projects from inception to completion meeting agreed outcomes
Develop exhibitions and display through internal/external designers as appropriate for their organisation
Analyse and respond to visitor research when planning exhibitions, displays and digital content
Manage teams, which may include some/all volunteers as required
Set/agree milestones, deadlines and workflow for colleagues (in other departments or members of project/programme teams) to ensure delivery, as required by the organisation.
Contribute/signpost to fundraising/income generation through grant applications, sponsorship and charging activities as appropriate for the role
Interrogate, interpret and evaluate data sets on audience engagement
Negotiate with stakeholders in order to achieve desired outcomes and to align with institutional objectives
Communicate, both in writing and verbally, to a range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals, objectives and solve problems
Write reports, for a range of internal/external audiences, regarding activities
Act as an Ambassador for the organisation to raise its profile and communicate the importance of its work. This may mean representing the organisation including attending and/or presenting at conferences and workshops as well as developing/contributing to publications for the organisation
Share best practice and/or deliver training to internal staff and external organisations e.g. Museum Association regarding accession activities.
Deliver talks/tours/presentations/events to continue to engage existing audiences e.g. members and supporters as well as to broaden the participation base
Contribute to the institution’s on-line and social media presence, and digital content in accordance with the organisation’s objectives

Your training plan

During this apprenticeship, you will be required to attend 3 x 5-day intensive residential sessions which will take place in London or Middlesborough (to be confirmed).
On site training in London will take place at Teesside University campus at 'Here East' - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E15
As an apprentice, you will spend a minimum of 6 hours training/learning per week as part of your apprenticeship. This might be taking part in a taught session, shadowing workplace mentors or learning a specific new skill or knowledge.
See Job Description for more details.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 to 9 or C to A)
Maths (grade 4 to 9 or C to A)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

Candidates with an equal or higher qualification in the same subject are not eligible to apply for this apprenticeship. Applicants must have a minimum of three years full-time or equivalent in part-time hours institutional experience. Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the person specification. More info at https://www.tees.ac.uk

About this company

Imperial War Museum's are one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond. Our collections are filled with personal stories and experiences, inspiring powerful and often conflicting emotions. We aim to share these stories and expect our stories to change the way people think about war.

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Company benefits

All benefits can be viewed on our job page https://www.iwm.org.uk/jobs

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to work at Assistant Curator level.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286363.

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