Documentation Assistant

Documentation Assistant

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Curation
Contract: Temporary
South West

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Documentation Assistant will support the Curator of Archaeology in all aspects of collection records, working alongside staff and volunteers to help deliver our documentation plan, engage people with our collection and assisting in the movement of collections.

Job Description

Duties of the Post:
Support the Curator of Archaeology in the process of storing, moving, and transferring DMAG collections, taking into account collection priorities; storage and conservation needs; and collection access requirements

Document collections to SPECTRUM standards, including retrospectively for collections that have been poorly documented; highlighting objects that are unmarked with accession numbers and those that may be historic loans

Ensure paper documentation systems are maintained and new acquisitions accessioned and documented in line with our Documentation Procedural Manual

Support the continued implementation of the Collections Index+ Collections Management System, particularly the updating of inventory records on to the system

Work with the Curator of Archaeology to identify possible objects for disposal, according to specified criteria and referring to the Collection Development Policy

Supervise and manage designated volunteer teams to support the delivery of the Documentation and care and conservation plans

Undertake training as needed to ensure a best practice delivery of a quality service
Adhere to health and safety Policies and Procedures and make a contribution to the continuance of a sound health and safety culture

Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time at the discretion of the Curator of Archaeology

Show the highest integrity and confidentiality in the pursuance of these duties

Job Requirements

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Job Responsibilities

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Documentation Assistant
  • Salary: Under £10K (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Documentation Assistant

Job: Documentation Assistant

Organisation: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Postcode: DT1 1XA

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