[Frameworks] job at LUX - Collection Manager

[Maria Palacios Cruz]

Hello !

LUX is seeking a new Collection Manager. Deadline for applications is this Friday  20th March !

You can find the job description and application form here :
http://lux.org.uk/whats-on/lux-news/lux-collection-manager

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LUX COLLECTION MANAGER
LUX is seeking an outstanding new Collections Manager to support and develop the LUX
Collection, Europe’s largest collection of artists’ moving image works.

WAGE:
c£25,000 pa (pro rata 0.8) plus 5% pension contribution

WORKING HOURS:
Part time (4 days a week). 10am-6pm with 1 hour lunchbreak.
evening and weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu.

HOLIDAYS:
25 days per year pro-rata (5 compulsory days (pro rata) must be taken during the office closure at Christmas) with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days.

CONTRACT:
Permanent (after 6 month probation)

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Directors

RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage the care, development and access to the LUX collection of film and video and provide collection support to the LUX Distribution department and LUX public programme.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The above position is offered on a permanent contract subject to the completion of a satis- factory probationary period. The above details and the job description for the position of Collections Manager are a guide to the nature of the work required. They are not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and do not form part of the contract of employment.

DUTIES
• Manage the effective acquisition of new works in the LUX collection including but not limited to liaison with artists and their representatives, issuing of contracts, acquisition, encoding and cataloging of new materials.
• Negotiate and administer new acquisitions for the LUX Shop in consultation with the Finance Manager.
• Report to the LUX board of trustees and LUX funders and stakeholders when required
• Develop and manage strategies for improving public and professional access to the LUX collection including but not limited to improved onsite viewing, streaming on the LUX website, professional viewing.
• Maintain, manage and improve LUX edit suite and technical facilities.
• Maintain, manage and improve the LUX archive store.
• Manage and oversee annual collection audit.
• Develop proactive strategy for the management of the LUX collection including digitisation and restoration programmes.
• Liaise and advise LUX artists on the care and management of their work and proactively work with them to source improved versions and remastering existing works.
• Oversee, manage and develop the LUX master collection and oversee transfers to and from stores.
• Oversee the printing and quality control of film exhibition materials for LUX distribution, liaising with relevant labs, artists and exhibitors.
• Oversee telecine and scanning of works with external facilities houses.
• Manage technical production aspects of LUX publications and online content.
• Maintain and develop the LUX filemaker databases, including strategy for regular back up and maintenance with relevant freelancers.
• Develop and manage monitoring and backup strategy for LUX collection files.
• Provide advice and technical support to the LUX Distribution department.
• Provide advice and technical support to the LUX public programme.
• Develop regular restoration projects in collaboration with the LUX Directors.
• Proactively represent LUX at relevant forums and events particularly around archiving and collection care on a national and international level.
• Assist with the collection of LUX evaluation data.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.
• Follow company health and safety procedure at all times.

ESSENTIAL PERSON SPECIFICATION
You must fulfil all these criteria to be considered for the position:

Educated to BA level in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in artists’ moving image practice and good understanding of contemporary visual arts context in which LUX works.
Experience of working with moving image collections or archives.
Knowledge of and engagement with current issues in moving image archiving and preservation.
Working experience with moving image technologies, both analogue and digital and commitment to ongoing skills development.
Knowledge of online streaming and delivery technologies.
Experience of working with artists.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly motivated creative thinker.
Mac-based computer literacy and competency.
Experience of working with Filemaker Pro database software. Well-organised with good attention to detail.
Proven ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Punctual, well-organised and self-motivated.
Ability to speak and represent LUX in public.
Good understanding of equal opportunities.