Art handling & standardisation assistant

Art Handling & Standardisation Assistant

📍 Wolverton, Milton Keynes
🕘 Monday–Friday, 09:00–16:30
💼 Temporary Contract – Multiple Intakes
Contract Dates:
* Group 1: 01 June 2026 – 30 August 2026 (4 roles)
* Group 2: 06 July 2026 – 30 August 2026 (2 roles)
* Group 3: 08 September 2026 – 04 October 2026 (4 roles)

Pertemps Milton Keynes are excited to be recruiting Art Handling & Standardisation Assistants to support AQA’s exam review process in Wolverton.

These roles are perfect for art students, creatives, or individuals who enjoy hands-on, practical work with an artistic focus. You’ll be working directly with students' artwork—carefully unpacking, displaying, organising and then repacking it once the review process is complete.

✅ What is ‘Standardisation’?
In simple terms, standardisation is the process exam boards use to make sure all examiners judge student work fairly and consistently.

You’ll play a key role by preparing artwork so examiners can view it clearly and safely, allowing them to compare pieces and agree on consistent marking standards.
No marking, assessing or judging is done by you — you're purely supporting the preparation and display of artwork so examiners can do their job accurately.

🎨 What You’ll Be Doing
Your role involves hands‑on preparation and display of artwork, including:
* Receiving boxes of students’ artwork delivered to site
* Carefully unpacking items (some delicate, some heavy)
* Setting up and displaying pieces for examiners to view
* Ensuring artwork is presented clearly and professionally
* Safely repacking items after standardisation
* Ensuring no damage occurs
* Preparing artwork for return to individual students
* Moving artwork between rooms or display areas
* Handling both delicate and occasionally heavy items
* Keeping work areas tidy, organised and safe

✅ Who This Role Suits
This is a brilliant opportunity for:
* Art, design or creative students (college or university)
* Anyone with a creative eye and excellent attention to detail
* People who enjoy hands‑on tasks, careful handling and display work
* Those interested in curation, exhibitions, galleries or art studios

✅ What We’re Looking For
* A careful, methodical approach — items must not be damaged
* Ability to handle both delicate and sometimes heavy pieces
* Good organisation and reliability
* A proactive, positive attitude
* Teamwork and willingness to follow clear processes

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Role
* Great experience for your portfolio or creative CV
* Ideal for anyone interested in curation, galleries or art handling
* Supportive, friendly environment with full training provided
* Weekday hours — no weekends

To apply, please forward your CV to nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk