Senior Technician (The New Art Gallery) - Ref: EE00523

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Senior Technician - Ref: EE00523
Location: The New Art Gallery Walsall
Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 7, £29,439 - £33,820

The New Art Gallery Walsall is one of the leading visual arts venues in the West Midlands. Situated in the heart of Walsall town centre, the Gallery is a busy and vibrant building with an exciting programme of contemporary art exhibitions and collections displays, lively education events, an artist studio, library, café, and shop. As an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, the Gallery hosts acclaimed exhibitions from contemporary artists within its world-class 600m2 floor 3 exhibition space, and our bespoke collections galleries provide a home to the renowned Garman Ryan collection. The Gallery provides a truly unique place for its visitors to experience, learn from, and participate in the visual arts.

We’re looking to appoint a conscientious, resourceful, hands-on, and dedicated Senior Technician to support our technical and programme teams in delivery of exhibitions and displays and your duties will include:

• Assisting in the planning, delivery and management of exhibition installations, collections displays, events and other projects.
• Working alongside artists, curators and other technical staff to install exhibitions and displays.
• Helping to schedule and supervise Freelance Technicians, as required, to facilitate delivery of the artistic programme.
• Supporting in the care of works from our collections, through the preparation of objects ready for loan, exhibition, storage and transport.
• Contributing to the upkeep and supervision of technical equipment, workshop space, and associated materials.

To be successful, you’ll have substantial experience in a relevant field, with a keen interest in the visual arts, and an understanding of the practicalities involved in delivery of a public exhibition programme. A creative problem solver, with solid communication skills - a practical understanding of object handling, design and construction techniques, and experience of project management are also a must.

This is an exciting time to join us and as the Gallery approaches its 25th birthday celebrations, we are planning a range of engaging and ambitious projects for the years ahead.

While working with us at Walsall Council, you can take advantage of a host of employee benefits, including:

• 28-annual leave entitlement days (increasing to 33 after 5 years)
• Flexible work scheme
• Access to the LG Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We want our staff and management team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in Walsall, and at The New Art Gallery we are committed to promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, races, ethnicities and religions, of different genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities, and recognise unique perspectives and contributions.

If you’d like more information on the role, want to discuss aspects of this role or view the Job Description and Employee Specification, a link to our Careers page will be sent to you when you apply.

Closing date: Monday 12th June 2023

For further reasons to join us, please visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/employee-benefits.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £29,439.00-£33,820.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Reference ID: EE00523