Category: Human resources

  • Inclusive presentation tips

    Inclusive presentation tips

    The Inclusive Presentation Tips guide has been produced by the Inclusive Storytelling Working Group to promote inclusive working practices. When presenting to an audience, it is likely that the people in the audience will have a range of access needs and come from a variety of communities. The tips outlined in this document will help you to ensure that your presentation is accessible and inclusive.

    It is also worth considering how you share information before, during and after your presentation, for instance:
    • Consider providing visual materials in advance or in alternative formats (e.g. print outs, large print)
    • If you plan to share the digital version of your slides with colleagues following your presentation, ensure that you use alt text for images (How to write effective alt text – Microsoft Support)

    You may also find the following resources helpful:
    • PowerPoint presentations accessibility rules – Scope for business
    • Advice for making events and presentations accessible – UK Government

    If you have any comments or questions, please speak to the Inclusive Storytelling Working Group co-chairs (Izzy Taylor and Nadia Awal).

  • Inclusive presentation tips

    Inclusive presentation tips

    The Inclusive Presentation Tips guide has been produced by the Inclusive Storytelling Working Group to promote inclusive working practices. When presenting to an audience, it is likely that the people in the audience will have a range of access needs and come from a variety of communities. The tips outlined in this document will help you to ensure that your presentation is accessible and inclusive.

    It is also worth considering how you share information before, during and after your presentation, for instance:
    • Consider providing visual materials in advance or in alternative formats (e.g. print outs, large print)
    • If you plan to share the digital version of your slides with colleagues following your presentation, ensure that you use alt text for images (How to write effective alt text – Microsoft Support)

    You may also find the following resources helpful:
    • PowerPoint presentations accessibility rules – Scope for business
    • Advice for making events and presentations accessible – UK Government

    If you have any comments or questions, please speak to the Inclusive Storytelling Working Group co-chairs (Izzy Taylor and Nadia Awal).

  • People News – July 2024

    People News – July 2024

    Welcomes

    Earlier this month we welcomed Matthew Cowpe (pictured) as Head of Collections & Interpretation. Matthew comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge from the Royal Armouries Museum, University of Birmingham and the National Trust.

    In addition, Jenny Barton joins the Visitor Welcome & Admissions team as a Visitor Welcome & Admissions Team Member, and Joshua Hughes joins the Maintenance team as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative.

    Leavers

    Louise Weaver and Tracey Power from the Cleaning & Recycling team both leave us this month. We wish them all the best.

    Sadly departed

    We were recently informed of the sad news that Jean Ambrose, a previous colleague who left the Museum in 2014 after 30 years of service, passed away at the end of last year. Our deepest sympathies to Jean’s family and friends.

  • People News – June 2024

    People News – June 2024

    Welcomes

    A warm welcome to our latest additions;

    Sandra Laksa joins the People & Culture Team as Yasmine Beddall’s Maternity cover in the role of Talent & Development Coordinator.

    Alan Clarke (pictured) joins the Site Conservation, Maintenance & Transport Team as Health & Safety Coordinator.

    Grace Taylor, Visitor Welcome Administrator joins us on a fixed term contract to cover the remainder of Lana Grinko’s Maternity Leave.

    Harry Lloyd and David Curran join the Museum as Enterprise team members.

    We have also had a number of casuals join the Historic Character and Enterprise teams.

    Please make sure to say hello if you see them on site.

  • Funded travel for our colleagues.

    Funded travel for our colleagues.

    Exciting news!

    We are teaming up with The National Express to offer all colleagues a Try-before-you-buy ticket to encourage new passengers onto the region’s buses.

    The incentive scheme offers colleagues the opportunity to sign up for 4 weeks of free travel. 

    It is hoped that this scheme will encourage more people to make the long-term switch to bus travel and help keep more bus services on the road, fewer private cars, and reduce traffic congestion and pollution in the West Midlands, helping to achieve the #wm2041 goal of a net zero carbon region in two decades.

    This incredible incentive is available through a Swift card or mobile app.

    If you are interested in signing up, or for more information please email [email protected]

    There will also be a representative from the National Express visiting the Museum on Wednesday 10th April, 9am-12pm and Thursday April 18th, 1:30pm-4:30pm in Visitor Centre, where you will be able to sign up instantly.

     

  • Ticket Swap 2024

    Ticket Swap 2024

    Some good news!

    We are delighted to confirm that not only has the ticket swap returned, but we have also successfully added Chester Zoo, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Bear Gryl’s Adventure, Edgbaston Park Hotel and Winterbourne House & Gardens to our list of partners!

    And what’s more… Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle are back!

    For new colleagues, the ticket swap scheme is an annual ballot to obtain free tickets for one of the attractions listed below. 

    We have tickets available for (family ticket or equivalent):

    • Dudley Zoo
    • Sea Life Centre
    • LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
    • West Midlands Safari Park
    • Hoo Zoo
    • National Space Centre
    • Kenilworth Castle
    • Twycross Zoo
    • Think Tank
    • Silverstone Museum
    • Dudley Canal Trust
    • Crich Tramway Village
    • Blenheim Palace
    • Warwick Castle
    • Bear Gryl’s Adventure
    • Shakespeare’s Birthplace
    • Chester Zoo
    • Winterbourne House & Gardens
    • Edgbaston Park Hotel (Afternoon Tea for Two)

    How?

    Ballot slips are available from The Guide Hut, in communal areas and from the People & Culture Team.

    You can also download and print (or return by email) ballot tickets via this link Ticket Swap Ballot Slip 2024

    Please return ballot slips to the black post box located outside of the People & Culture Office no later than Friday 23rd February by 4pm.

    Any ballot slips received after this time will not be included.

    If you have any questions, please email [email protected] 

    Thank you.

     

  • People News October 2023

    People News October 2023

    Welcomes

    Earlier this month, the Museum welcomed the following new colleagues:

    • Daniel James, who has joined us as a Commis Chef and can be found in the E&C kitchen.

    • Katarzyna Plucienniczak and Kurt Billingham have joined us as Enterprise Team Members, Kat will focus primarily on supporting events while Kurt will support across enterprise units.

    • David Foster, who took on the role of Audiences and Communications Coordinator is based in Canal Side.

    • Charlie Moon joins us as Museum Welcome Administrator for a fixed-term maternity cover for Lana Grinko. Charlie is based in the Leaning Centre in Rolfe Street.

    • Jake Ensor, our new IT Technician apprentice, will work alongside Andy and Luke.

    A big black country welcome to all of the above.

  • People News September 2023

    People News September 2023

    Welcomes

    Earlier this month we welcomed Drew Rhodes, Site Cleaner, Megan Greaves, Enterprise Team Member (Gift), Chris Hough, Painter and Valarie Plummer, Little Makers Coordinator, all bring a wealth of experience to the Museum and we are glad to have them on board.

    We also welcomed a number of casual workers to our Enterprise Team, to support Events.

    Farewells

    We will be saying farewell Hannah Jameson (Development Coordinator), Hannah has secured a role at Compton Verney to be nearer to her family.

    Bonnie Wilkes (Enterprise Team Manager) will also be sadly leaving the Museum this month.

    We wish all our colleagues the best in their future endeavours.

    Sadly departed

    Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Phil Vaughn (Historic Character Team) who sadly passed away earlier this month. Phil left the Museum in 2017 and will be greatly missed by all. If colleagues would like to enquire about funeral details please email [email protected].

  • People News – August 2023

    Welcomes

    Earlier this month we welcomed Nicola Gill and Karen Kennedy to the Museum, both bring a wealth of experience to the Enterprise Team.

    We also welcomed a number of casual workers to our Admissions & Welcome, Enterprise and Car Park Teams, to support the busy summer ahead.

    Farewells

    We will this month be saying farewell Laura Gibson (Collections Coordinator), Laura was on a temporary contract and has secured a permanent role at the Fashion Museum and to be nearer to her family in Bath.
    Martin Meads (Painter) and Elizabeth Taylor Enterprise Team Member will also be sadly leaving the Museum this month.

    We wish all our colleagues the best in their future endeavors.

  • People News 19/07/23

    People News 19/07/23

    Welcomes

    Earlier this month we welcomed a number of casual workers, to Admissions & Welcome and Historic Character Teams, to support the busy summer ahead.

    Farewells

    After 30 years, Kerry Marson left the Museum at the end of June. Kerry will remain a friend of the Museum and will hopefully return as a volunteer in the future.

    Toward the end of this month, we will sadly say farewell to two colleagues of the Museum, Emily Smith and Lewis Turner.

    Lewis leaves us to further develop his skills in the events industry. Lewis joined the Museum as a casual before securing permanent employment as an Enterprise Team Member and most recently supported as a Supervisor within the Enterprise team.

    Emily leaves us after securing the exciting position of Senior Digital Marketing Executive at London Transport Museum. Emily has been instrumental in our marketing and building our social media presence, particularly TikTok.

    We wish all our colleagues the best in their future endeavors.

    Sadly departed

    Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Keith Peckmore (Transport Team Volunteer from 2011 – 2023) who sadly passed away earlier this month. Keith enjoyed a long and distinguished career developing and building classic British sports cars for Kieft and Frisky. Keith loved volunteering within the Transport team at the Museum and mixing with colleagues and will be greatly missed by all. If colleagues would like to enquire about funeral details please email [email protected].