Heritage Internships Do you like stories? Are you interested in history? Are you full of enthusiasm and ideas? Would you like to be part of an exciting new museum project from the beginning? a new museum unlike any other The Story Museum celebrates the power of story in all its forms, at our museum-in-the-making on Pembroke Street just a stone s throw from some of Oxford s most famous literary haunts and out in schools and the community. Over the next two years, our large and dilapidated building will be transformed into a magical space to re-open to the public in Spring 2019. Writers, artists, children, young people, teachers and volunteers will all be involved in shaping the future Museum. wanted curiosity, imagination, creative and practical skills We are looking for two dynamic and enthusiastic interns to help us develop our Museum collection. Our collection will be the corner stone of our Museum; a carefully compiled selection of stories, objects, books, films and performances that we think are worth capturing and keeping safe for people especially children and young people - to enjoy now and in the future. Our heritage interns will work as part of our heritage team in the Museum and out on site visits. Your work day might include research, documenting, recording, organising, meeting with experts, attending events, administration. You ll be a willing learner, keen to understand the aims of the Museum and to contribute your skills, able to work independently and collaboratively and happy to take on whatever task comes your way. You may have just left school or college and be wondering what to do next. You may be working part time and considering a move into a heritage or cultural role. As long as you re available to work in Oxford and can commit to the role for 5 days a week for up to 12 weeks, either between January and March 2017, or between April and June 2017 we re keen to hear from you. what s in it for you You will be paid 250 per week for a full-time, 12-week placement*. In addition you ll gain insights into the worlds of museums and cultural development, of charitable and business enterprise. You ll meet a wonderful variety of people, from oral storytellers to film-makers, from school children to leaders of the city, from famous authors to philanthropists. Work will range from challenging to menial but no two days are the same. You ll make new contacts and acquire knowledge and skills which should brighten your career prospects as well as your day. (*In accordance with Minimum Wage rates, successful applicants over the age of 25 will be paid 252 per week)
about the Story Museum The Story Museum is a registered charity and non-profit company founded in 2003 to: i) establish and maintain a museum dedicated to children's literature and the city of Oxford ii) conserve, interpret and develop collections and heritage assets relevant to these subjects iii) provide learning opportunities for and promote literacy and creativity among children, young people and families. Our vision is to enrich lives, especially young lives, through story. We are working to achieve this by developing a most unusual museum in Oxford that collects and shares great ways of engaging with great stories. In 2009, following several years of research and pilot projects, we acquired a 2,000 sqm dilapidated and atmospheric building in the centre of Oxford and began planning its transformation into a permanent home. From 2011-13 we experimented with pop-up exhibitions and events in the space whilst developing our masterplan and raising funds to progress the project. In April 2014 we opened the first phase of the Museum to the public for a 6-day-a -week operation. Since then we have welcomed over 60,000 visitors and delivered nearly 600 different events and activities across a wideranging learning and engagement programme. Now, with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and several major private gifts, we are progressing the next phase of our redevelopment which will complete the Museum, bringing it into full operation in 2019 with the capacity to welcome over 100,000 visitors per year. The development of our Collection, in consultation with our communities and particularly children and young people, is a central piece of the project. For further information see www.storymuseum.org.uk what we re looking for Good written and spoken English. Relevant degree desirable,relevant A levels essential. A friendly outgoing personality, enthusiasm and the confidence to deal with people at all levels and manage a range of demands from individuals both inside and outside the museum. Initiative and the ability work on your own. Good organisational skills: you ll need to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines. Wizard IT skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, database). We ll train you to use programmes that are unfamiliar to you. An eye for detail: rapid and accurate typing and data entry. The ability to keep secrets. A sense of humour which doesn t even leave you under pressure. An interest in stories and the work of the Museum. Availability January-March 2017 or April-June 2017
how to apply Please complete the application form, save it as a pdf and rename it with your name and the reference HI16 as the file name. Then email it to Molly Crouch at molly.crouch@storymuseum.org.uk. If you cannot do this, please post your completed form to Molly Crouch, The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Application deadline 12 noon, Wednesday, 23 rd November 2016 Notification of interviews Interviews Monday, 28 th November Thursday, 1 st December
Terms and conditions Place of Work You will normally be required to work from Rochester House, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP. Period of employment This is a fixed term full-time contract for 12 weeks. Interns will be asked to start in January or April. Appointments carry a 4-week probationary period. Hours of Work Normal office hours are 9am-6pm. Museum opening hours vary but include evening and weekends. There may be occasion to work weekends and evenings, in that event time off in lieu may be given by prior agreement. Breaks are unpaid and in line with the working time regulations. Remuneration You will be paid 250 per week for 12 weeks. (In accordance with Minimum Wage rates, successful applicants over the age of 25 will be paid 252 per week) Collective Agreements No collective agreements directly affect your terms and conditions of employment. Benefits Your position has the benefit of an Employee Assistance Programme, details of which will be provided separately. Annual Leave and Public/Bank Holidays The Story Museum offers 25 days annual leave for full time employees. Entitlements are pro-rata for part-time employees. In addition to the annual holiday entitlement you are entitled to the 8 UK national bank holidays pro rata. The holiday year runs from 1 st September to 31 st August.
In the event of termination of employment your entitlement to annual leave will be calculated as 1/12th of the annual entitlement for each completed month of service during that holiday year and any annual leave accrued but not taken will be paid for. However, in the event of you having taken annual leave in the current holiday year, which has not been accrued pro-rata, then the appropriate payments will be deducted from your final salary. Sickness pay and conditions There is no contractual sickness/injury payments scheme in addition to SSP. This is under review. Pension If eligible, the company will auto-enrol you into a pension scheme, in accordance with its pension auto-enrolment obligations. Capability and Disciplinary Procedures The disciplinary rules that form part of your contract of employment and the procedures that will apply when dealing with capability or disciplinary issues are shown under the headings Capability Procedures and Disciplinary Procedures in the Employee Handbook to which you should refer. Capability and Disciplinary Appeal Procedure Should you be dissatisfied with any decision to take action or dismiss you on capability/disciplinary grounds, you should apply, either verbally or in writing, to the Director within five working days of the decision you are complaining against. Further information can be found in the Employee Handbook under the heading Capability/Disciplinary Appeal Procedure to which you should refer. Grievance procedure Should you feel aggrieved at any matter relating to your employment, you should raise the grievance with your Line Manager either verbally or in writing. Further information can be found in the Employee Handbook. Notice of termination to be given by the employee or employer Up to 4 weeks service Over 4 weeks service - 1 week s notice - 4 weeks notice
Payment in Lieu of Notice We reserve the contractual right to give pay in lieu of all or any part of the above notice by either party. Equal opportunities The Story Museum is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to treat all job applicants and workers equally, irrespective of race, colour, gender orientation, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, gender reassignment or marital status, sexual orientation or disability. All workers have a legal and moral obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discrimination against any individual or group of individuals. A copy of the Equal Opportunities Policy can be found in the Employee Handbook. The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP Telephone: 01865 790050 www.storymuseum.org.uk Registered charity no. 1107809