Job Title: Collections Database Officer

Job Description: The aim of Tate is to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation of British art from the 16th century to the present day, and of international modern and contemporary art.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Information Systems department providing a service to over 300 users Tate wide. The Museum System (TMS) is a sophisticated collections management system used by the gallery to catalogue its collection and to manage its loans and exhibitions programmes. Taking specific responsibility for the quality of the data, you will work closely with users to ensure that the data is correct and errors are resolved. You will also be involved in the maintenance and on going development of the system as well supporting it’s users across Tate.

You will have a good understanding of information management including experience of documentation practice, ideally supporting core museum functions. Your strong organisational skills will enable you to work consistently with accuracy and attention to detail on concurrent projects. Your effective communication skills will provide the ability to deliver training to groups and individuals. As well as this you will have excellent IT skills including experience of using large scale database applications and will be an advocate for the use of the system.

This post has been advertised on 5 November 2009 on www.nationalmuseumjobs.org.uk, www.museumjobs.com, www.le.ac.uk and www.tate.org.uk.

The closing date for the return of completed application forms is Thursday, 19 November 2009 by 5.00pm.  Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3 December 2009