About Position/Job
The University of Oxford is inviting applications for Project Assistant roles within its world-renowned Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) division. Working across the Ashmolean Museum, History of Science Museum, Museum of Natural History, and Pitt Rivers Museum, this project supports the University’s major Collections Storage Strategy, which aims to relocate over 8.5 million objects into purpose-built facilities: the Collections, Teaching and Research Centre (CTRC) in Oxford and the Collections Storage Facility (CSF) in Swindon.
These posts play a crucial part in the GLAM Move Project, requiring hands-on work preparing, packing, freezing and transporting collections while ensuring accurate documentation. Under the leadership of Project Manager Rosie Hughes, this role offers the opportunity to directly support interdisciplinary museum practice, heritage preservation, and large-scale collection relocation across Oxfordshire. The project runs until 31 December 2026, making it ideal for candidates eager to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant museum storage transformation programs.
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Position/Job Details
- Position: Project Assistant
- Institution: University of Oxford
- Department: Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM)
- Research Field: Museum Collections Management
- Location: Oxfordshire, UK
- Number of Posts: 2
- Job Type: Fixed-term
- Start Date (Anticipated): 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: £28,437 – £32,108 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: Diploma
Research Area
- Museum and heritage collections
- Object handling and packing
- Collections storage and relocation
- Documentation and cataloguing
- Conservation support tasks
- Manual handling and logistics
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience working in a museum or heritage environment
- Competence in handling, packing, and moving delicate and complex objects
- Understanding of health and safety requirements in museum collections
- Experience using catalogue databases and maintaining accurate documentation
- Ability to manage physical tasks including lifting, stairs, and manual handling equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior work in a conservation or collections department
- Familiarity with record-keeping standards and logistics
- Ability to travel between sites; own vehicle preferred
- Van-driving experience (advantage but not essential)
Key Responsibilities
- Safely move museum objects and containers
- Pack, prepare, and freeze collections when required
- Maintain accurate object records and location data
- Use ladders, pallet trucks, stackers, and other handling equipment
- Work cooperatively across GLAM museums and storage facilities
- Support delivery of the GLAM Move Project and storage transition
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit an online application via the University of Oxford recruitment portal.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Supporting Evidence Form (template provided)
- Contact details for communication
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Available now
- Deadline: 5 January 2026 (12:00 midday GMT)
- Interview Date: Week commencing 19 January 2026
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Oxford
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply Now: click here
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