Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Dive into half a million years of history at the Ashmolean Museum. From mummies to masterclasses and more, the museum is free and open daily. Find out more and plan your visit at www.ashmolean.org

VACANCY ALERT - Projects and Exhibitions Assistant Technician We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Major Projects & Exhibitions Department as a Projects & Exhibitions Assistant Technician, supporting the Ashmolean Projects & Exhibitions Technical team. 🔧As a core member of this small team you will provide technical support across the Museum’s 🏛️ varied and vast collections and develop new skills from a wealth of technician experience. ⏰ Full-Time, Permanent Role 📅 36.5 hours per week 🌟 Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/e4rnTquS

🌟VACANCY ALERT - Collections Assistant🌟 We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a full-time Collections Assistant in the Department of Eastern Art. What You'll Do: Your primary responsibility during term time will be the physical preparation and movement of objects 📦 and the execution of teaching and research associated tasks. You will also support the Collections Managers in a variety of tasks such as enhancing storage areas, gallery projects and maintenance. You may occasionally be asked to undertake national and international travel ✈️ to ensure the safety of objects requested for loan to external exhibitions. Role Details: 📅Position: Full-time, permanent 🕒Hours: 36.5 hours per week 📍Location: Onsite at the Ashmolean Museum Does this sound like you? Don't delay, apply today! https://lnkd.in/eUWKsQ2Z

Exciting news! After a short closure, the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Café is back and better than ever! We’re thrilled to share a peek of the newly refurbished space with you all.   Nestled in the vaults of the Museum on the lower ground floor, the Ashmolean Café offers a delightful selection of freshly-made meals: from soups, quiches, and seasonal salads to sandwiches, cakes, and pastries. Perfect for both dine-in and takeaway.   We are now open and can’t wait to welcome you back: https://lnkd.in/e58n276p

🥇 Ancient Olympia to Paris 2024: The History of the Olympic Games 🏆 Discover the history and enduring legacy of the Olympic games, from their ancient origins in Olympia to the modern spectacle of Paris 2024. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7BiDNbG

VACANCY ALERT - Projects and Exhibitions Assistant Technician We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Major Projects & Exhibitions Department as a Projects & Exhibitions Assistant Technician, supporting the Ashmolean Projects & Exhibitions Technical team. 🔧As a core member of this small team you will provide technical support across the Museum’s 🏛️ varied and vast collections and develop new skills from a wealth of technician experience. ⏰ Full-Time, Permanent Role 📅 36.5 hours per week 🌟 Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/e4rnTquS

🌟 VACANCY - Senior Graphic Designer 🌟 This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Ashmolean’s in-house graphic design provision, being responsible for leading on the provision of highly creative graphic design direction and leadership across the Museum’s public facing activities and internal communications.   You will work with world-class collections across 63 galleries, producing design solutions for displays and exhibitions that inform, inspire and challenge our diverse audiences. You will also work on wayfinding and onsite promotions within the Ashmolean’s historic Grade 1 listed building and its modern six-storey redevelopment, to constantly improve and enhance the visitor experience.   You will be responsible for managing and continually developing the Museum’s brand identity to support the visitor experience; showcase the Museum’s collections and build its reputation as a world-class museum. Working with stakeholders across the Ashmolean, and the University of Oxford, you will develop and manage major design projects and creates visual approaches to graphics for Communications, Marketing, Audience & Content, Learning, Exhibitions, Development, Digital Media, and Commercial products/services.   Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Pease follow the link below for further information. https://lnkd.in/ejaRSjgR #hiring #recruiting #job #vacancy #opportunity #graphics #graphicdesigner #design #graphicsjobs #designjobs #museum #museumjobs #ashmoleanmuseum #universityofoxford #equality #diversity #inclusion #edi

✨VACANCY - Head of Schools & University Engagement✨ Do you have the experience, skills and dynamism to be the next Ashmolean Head of Schools & University Engagement? Yes? We love to hear from you! The Head of Schools & University Engagement is a key leadership role in the Audiences & Content Directorate, that leads on the strategic development and delivery of engagement and programming (online and onsite) for learners in formal education, for educators and for the Collegiate University of our Oxford community. This is a permanent, full time post, working 37.5 hours per week 🕒 You will be based in the office during term times, with the possibility to work from home 1-2 days per week during school holidays. Are you ready to lead as the next Ashmolean🏛️ Head of Schools & University Engagement? Don't delay, apply today! https://lnkd.in/eAgaznSa

VACANCY - HR Assistant 📣 An exciting opportunity has arisen from our #HR team! We are looking for an HR Assistant. You will... 🔍 help us to find a match for various roles in our libraries, museums, and gardens 💷 complete a wide range of tasks for our employees such as payroll, contracts, etc. 🙋♀️ 🙋♂️ be the friendly first point of contact for any HR-related enquiries ⭐ have an office in one of most iconic buildings in Oxford (see below 👀) In return, we provide an excellent pension scheme, 38 days of paid leave (inclusive bank holidays), flexible working including working hybrid, a bunch of training opportunities and many more! This is a full-time, permanent post, a perfect opportunity to start your HR career. Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Closing on Friday 26 July. https://lnkd.in/eafEjg2N #hrjobs #humanresources #hiring #recruiting #oxfordjobs #hrassistant

We’re delighted to announce that our Director, Dr Xa Sturgis, has been appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to culture. Congratulations, Xa! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gk9qNWaw 📷 Director Xa Sturgis outside the Museum © Ian Wallman, 2024