Summary Description

Derby Museums’ Museum of Making is going from strength to strength. On the site of the world’s first modern factory, this unique public space has been designed to inspire visitors to experiment with new crafts and creativity, stimulated by the collections that showcase Derby’s 300 year history of making and innovation. Designed and made by the people and industries of Derby, the Museum of Making is truly unique, a must-visit destination for those in the East Midlands and beyond.

The Role

To make this experience even more exceptional, we are looking for an experienced Workshop and Studio Technician to assist the Workshop and Studio Manager in running the workshop and studio making spaces and offering a wide range of making activities for all ages.

The Person

The ideal candidate will…

• Have great making skills and be able to run public activities independently, with experience of working in a busy workshop or museum environment, and a passion for technical education.
• Have a sound knowledge of and practical experience in contemporary making and craft, associated with traditional skills and practices.
• Having a positive, proactive attitude is a must, as is a well organised approach and an aptitude for teamwork.
• Be committed to empowering our visitors by enabling them to discover new aptitudes and techniques, while ensuring we deliver a safe and enjoyable experience for our workshop and studio members, users, makers, visitors, and audiences.

We believe that diversity and equality within our workplace, programmes, and in our outlook is crucial. We therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates that are under-represented at Derby Museums and within the heritage sector, including black and minority ethnic candidates and/or candidates with a disability.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: S5 SCP £24,308 – £26,661

Contract Type: 2 year fixed term contract

Location: Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby DE1 3AF

Employee Benefits: 20 days + bank holidays (pro rata). Flexible working, pension, mileage allowance payable on authorised business travel.

Applications

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please read the job description and person specification and complete the application form*. Please send your application form to info@derbymuseums.org quoting the reference number WST/GP1.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 2^nd January 2025 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held the week of Monday 20^th January 2025 at the Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby DE1 3AF.

*Please ensure that your application is sent to us in Word format or as a PDF