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.
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.
Salary & Contract
Grade 6, £14,985 - £15,972 (Actual Salary). Temporary, contract ends 31.3.2027. Hours 21 hours per week. Location: Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ (with some cross‑site working).
* Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, flexible working, training opportunities
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