Learning and Collections Co-ordinator

In November 2016, the Design Museum opened the doors to its spectacular new home in Kensington. The new museum has extensive dedicated resources for the study of contemporary design and architecture, including the Swarovski Foundation Centre for Learning, the Sackler Library and Archive, and an on-site collection store.

The Learning and Research department is seeking a skilled and team-oriented Learning & Collections Co-ordinator to provide support for the team, with a core focus on the management and administration of the museum’s collection and the Sackler Library. This includes overseeing aspects of the permanent collection’s documentation, such as processing new acquisitions, managing loans, co-ordinating logistics and maintaining collections information on the museum’s object database. This role will also be responsible for supervising volunteers in the Sackler Library & Archive, providing direction and cover where required. Other departmental responsibilities include co-ordination support for learning programmes, space usage logistics and diary management.

The person

Educated to degree or postgraduate level, with a qualification in a museum-related discipline (or equivalent), with excellent customer service skills and a friendly public manner. This role will suit a resourceful and energetic individual with excellent communication skills, and the ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues.

Benefits

In addition to 25 days annual leave and 8 days bank holidays the museum offers access to a defined contribution pension scheme, season ticket loan, childcare voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme, free entry for friends and family to the museum, a variety of staff discounts including the museum shop and restaurant and free entry to a wide number of galleries and museums in London.

For further information and to apply, please visit https://designmuseum.org/about-the-museum/work-at-the-museum