Crafts Council Collections Coordinator

SHAPESLewisham; London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Crafts Council seeks a part-time Collections Coordinator for the Craft for the People programme. This role involves managing collections access, documentation, and logistics with a focus on community engagement, offering hybrid working arrangements until April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in collection management and preservation.
• Proficient in communication and project coordination.
• Commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public and partner access to the collections store.
• Manage loan documentation and logistics.
• Provide administrative support for workshops.

Skills

Communication

Project Coordination

Collection Management

Administrative & IT Proficiency

Accessibility & Inclusion

Tools

MuseumIndex+

Job description

Crafts Council is seeking a part-time Collections Coordinator to support the delivery of Craft for the People, a major public programme funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. This fixed-term role (until April 2026) involves coordinating public and partner access to the newly renovated collections store in Islington, London. Key responsibilities include documentation, loan coordination, collection care, and administrative support for workshops and advisory committees. The role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to work across departments, contributing to meaningful engagement with craft collections and communities.

1. Collection Management (e.g., MuseumIndex+)
2. Object Handling & Preservation
3. Project Coordination
4. Loan Documentation & Logistics
5. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
6. Administrative & IT Proficiency
7. Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusion

Closing date: 18 Jun Salary:

£20,886 per annum (part-time, 29 hours/week)
Equivalent to £26,108 full-time salary.
Fixed-term contract until April 2026.

Organisation: Crafts Council Sector: Art & Entertainment Job level: Junior Type level: Part time Posted: 29 May