Assistant Collections Manager: Care and Access - The British Museum｜Meet.jobs

This is an exciting opportunity to join the teams that work directly with the world renowned collections of the British Museum. As an Assistant Collections Manager: Care and Access you will be responsible for all practical aspects of care and preservation of the artefacts, with a primary focus on the day to day care of and access to the collections.

The post-holder will work as part of an existing team and will each be assigned to work primarily, but not exclusively, with the Britain, Europe and Prehistory collections.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To monitor the 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 and follow Integrated Pest Management procedures.
• To supply objects for study and to supervise study rooms.
• To facilitate the movement, packing and display of objects across the collections and assist with training and skills-sharing as required.
• 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 assist with collections audits and create condition reports for objects.
• To assist with the delivery of the Museum’s loans and exhibitions programme. This may involve some travel.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, have a demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s collections and a good overall understanding and appreciation of materials and objects. Excellent communication and problem solving skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Practical experience of object/art handling and installation in a museum or gallery is desirable but not essential for this role.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.5 million visitors in 2014, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participate 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
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases