As the largest Museum in the UK, the British Museum offers unparalleled opportunities to work with a priceless collection of more than 8 million objects from around the world. The Museum’s aim is to be a ‘museum of the world for the world’ which is made possible by the dedicated work by those caring for the collection and international visitors totalling almost 7 million every year.
The postholder for this role will be able to deliver, monitor and report on the Museum’s loans and exhibitions projects.
We currently have two vacancies available for this role, one full time position and one part time, working 2 days per week. Please specify in your cover letter which position you wish to be considered for.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Work closely with exhibition organisers at borrowing venues and with colleagues within the organisation on planning and logistical arrangements for loans out and into the Museum.
- Deliver standard processes, monitor and report on loans and exhibitions efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure compliance with licences, legal requirements and statutory obligations and assist in risk identification and review.
- Advocacy and consistent and effective processes and procedures regarding loans and exhibitions.
- Monitor project budgets, plan financial estimates and resources required.
- To act as courier on UK and international loans and carry out any Known Consignor training and duties as required
About you:
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of museum and cultural sector
- Ability to synthesise and report on information orally and in writing
- Experience of stakeholder management
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
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 one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service pension scheme
- 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
- Generous annual leave allowance
- 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 in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated fairly because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We are also currently piloting a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage and how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
