Collection Manager: Loans and Display Framed Works

About the role:
The Collections Manager – Framed Works will lead and coordinate elements of the work of Assistant Collection Managers within the Collections Directorate in delivering Museum projects and daily care of the collections, with a particular focus on framed works.

The post holder will work with colleagues across the Museum, contributing to the planning and supervision of activities connected with the care of, and access to, the collection by BM staff and a range of external audiences.

This role will primarily focus on the preparation of framed works for display and loans including framing, making frames, installation and packing, and may also include the maintenance of workshops, stores and permanent displays, object handling, movement, and documentation, operation of study rooms, and couriering.

The post holder may also contribute to the development of standard procedures and a formalised Training Programme to be applied across the Museum, reflecting recognised best practice in the sector.

The post holder will directly manage up to four Assistant Collection Managers depending on the museum’s exhibition and loan programme.

Key areas of responsibility:
• To work with the Senior Collections Managers to plan delivery of relevant Museum activities with a particular focus on resource allocation, leading on certain activities as required.
• To facilitate and promote the cohesive and harmonious operation of all collections management teams across the Museum, supporting the work of the Senior Collections Managers.
• To contribute to the development of processes that support best practice standards in object handling, care, display, documentation and loans, condition reporting, ensuring the implementation and maintenance of those standards across the Collections Directorate.
• To manage processes connected with the security, audit and essential documentation of the collection, and to manage and coordinate the condition reporting (including photography) of objects.

About you:
• Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent
• Demonstrable interest in aspects of the British Museum’s collections
• Manual dexterity
• Practical experience of object/ art handling and installation in a museum or similar environment
• Ability to manage and motivate a team, manage budgets, timetables and deliver a varied programme of work

About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [email protected].

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