From Friday 4th until Monday 7th March, an art exhibition will be running at Tipton Community Centre, commemorating the lives of 19 teenage girls killed in a factory explosion in Tipton a century ago. The exhibition has been developed by artist Chris Hardy, friend of the Museum.
You can learn more about the purpose of the exhibition, as well as how to visit, at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-60606250.amp
The John Hughes Staff Award is available to support the professional and personal development of individuals through funding for qualifications, conferences, workshops, short courses and research trips.
This year the award is available to both permanent and casual colleagues who have worked at BCLM for a minimum of 6 months and are able to demonstrate how the award will support their professional and/or personal development whilst also benefitting the Museum.
The award will be offered to one or multiple staff members following submission of an application form. Any supporting or additional information about the development opportunity should be attached to your application. The cost of the development opportunity should be no less than £200.
Colleagues are required to discuss their interest with their Line Manager prior to completing the attached application. This is to ensure the application is suitable to be funded in this way and is not a requirement which may be able to be met by the Museum in other ways. Your application should be authorised by your Line Manager and submitted by you to [email protected] no later than Monday 16th August 2021.
All applications will be subject to a ‘panel’ review which will be held shortly after the closing date. Successful applicants will be notified by end of August 2021.
We are looking for new transport employees to train to drive, conduct and act as a banksman as appropriate for the fleet of passenger carrying vehicles, which includes Motorbuses, Trolleybuses and Trams. At times, you will be required to drive non-passenger carrying vehicles such as cars to enhance the visitor offer or for special events.
You will be involved in driving the passenger carrying vehicles in the fleet and engaging with the public with vehicle specific details and also the stories linked to such vehicles in the Black Country.
We’re looking for someone with:
• Confident and engaging delivery
• The ability to adapt their delivery to the audience
• Excellent knowledge of the fleet, following training
• A willingness to deliver a range of daily tasks to create an immersive experience for visitors.
• The ability to adapt to the requirements and foci of programmed events/core offer.
• A willingness to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals.
• The ability to adhere to safety management systems and training and/or assessment protocols, including any specific restraints or requirements concerning individual vehicles.
Applicants will be subject to a Transport Driver initial driving assessment and only those that pass this will be considered for the formal skills training.
Successful candidates will then receive:
• A training programme encompassing driver, conductor and banksman responsibilities starting with Motorbuses.
• Continued support from experienced trainers.
• A training pack including checklists, notes and supporting images of the fleet.
You will need to hold a full, current clean UK driving license. A driver medical will also be required. Our insurance only covers drivers between the ages of 25- 75.
Please email your interest to [email protected] by Monday 9 August 2021.
Our summer holiday activities this year will celebrate the lives of historic Black Country heroes.
We’re asking you to nominate your Black Country heroes so that we can identify six historic figures whose stories best represent the history of the Black Country and its contribution to the world. Our summer programme (20 Jul – 1 Sep) will feature these heroes.
To qualify as a Black Country hero, your nomination must either be a person from the area known for a notable historic achievement, or someone not originally from the region who made a profound contribution to the life of the Black Country and its people.
Complete the simple form below and tell us about your notable entrepreneurs, sports stars, educators, politicians, pioneers…
Nominations close at 5pm on Wed 1 May and the final list of heroes will be chosen by School Holiday Planning team.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about your nomination.
The John Hughes Staff Award is available to support the professional and personal development of individuals through funding for qualifications, conferences, workshops, short courses and research trips.
The award is available to permanent staff members who have worked at BCLM for a minimum of 6 months and who are able to demonstrate how the award will support their personal development and also benefit the Museum.
The maximum award available each year from 2016-2021 is £1,000 (the minimum amount requested should be no less than £200), which will be awarded to one or multiple staff members following submission of the attached form. Any supporting or additional information about the professional/personal development opportunity should be attached to the application.
Staff are required to discuss their requirements with their Line Manager prior to completing the attached application. This is to ensure the application is suitable to be funded in this way and is not a requirement which may be able to be met by the Museum in other ways. This should then be authorised by the Line Manager and submitted to HR. A decision will then be made by HR and the relevant Deputy Chief Executive (s), subject to the remaining funds available and according to the needs of the Museum at that time.
If you are interested in applying for funding through the John Hughes Award please complete the attached form and return to HR no later than 5pm on Monday 15 April 2019.
On 30 August between 1-2pm, the members of our Young Archaeologists’ and Curators’ Club (YACC) will deliver living history interpretation in Jerushah and the Cast Iron House.
Over the past four weeks, the young people have been on a fact-finding mission about the two houses. They studied historic photographs and maps, researched family trees, handled objects, interviewed costumed demonstrators and analysed oral history interviews. Armed with this knowledge, they will take over as costumed demonstrators (with the support of Sheila Chamberlain-Hyett and Lucy Elliot).
This event is linked to an annual celebration called “Takeover Day”, which recognises young people’s fantastic contribution to our cultural heritage. It’s a day on which they are given meaningful roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate in the life of the museum. The official Takeover Day in England will take place on 17th November when we’ll be sharing photos and stories about the event on the Museum’s social media channels.
The Living History project follows on from the success of last year’s Takeover Day. During October half-term 2016, YACC members curated a display of their favourite Black Country objects. We shared photos of the young curators on Facebook and Twitter, receiving many lovely comments from our followers. You can also admire their work when you visit the workshop room in Brook Centre.
You can view last year’s photos here S:LearningTakeover DaySelected photos for Facebook.
