Assistant Collection Manager: Care & Access

Assistant Collection Manager: Care and Access - ES
Collection Care
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (23 months)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 March 2025

About the role:

Assistant Collections Managers in the Care & Access team are responsible for all practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collections (with a primary focus on the day-to-day care of and access to the collections).

The post-holder will work as part of a team, and their activities will include the storage, movement and preparation of objects for loans and display, and may take place across all Museum sites.

Assistant Collections Managers may also be responsible for the packing, handling and display of objects lent to venues in the UK and internationally.

The team is also responsible for the moving of large, heavy objects within the collection using suitable heavy lifting equipment and methods.

This role is primarily technical. Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essential.

Key areas of responsibility:

* To monitor security of objects and to maintain them in good condition in storage, in transit and whilst on display
* To observe best practice in all aspects of object handling and collections storage
* To facilitate the movement, packing and display of objects across the collections, including heavy sculptures.
* To maintain and update essential object documentation, including location information
* To construct mounts and to install objects in the Museum and at other venues
* To follow Integrated Pest Management procedures
* To supply objects for study and to supervise study rooms
* To assist with training and skill-sharing as required

About you:

* Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent
* Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum's collections
* Manual dexterity; IT skills; understanding and appreciation of materials and objects
* Ability to work well as part of team; self-motivated and able to use initiative; good communicator

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 such as 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

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