A survey by the Museum Freelance group has found that less than half of freelancers and consultants working with museums, galleries, heritage sites, archives and galleries feel they are valued and recognised for the work they do, and just 12% agree that sector organisations support freelancers. Only 19% said they are paid an appropriate day rate and 57% are not contributing to a pension.
Museum Freelance has developed a set of recommendations to help the sector address these issue, including developing best practice procurement processes, and implementing guidance on contractual issues.
Co-director Christina Lister said: “With a growing proportion of the museums workforce choosing to – or being forced to – turn to freelancing, it is now more important than ever that the sector tackles the issues identified in this survey."