The British Museum
About the role:
An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Collection Manager to join our Care & Access team. This role would be 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 Britain, Europe and Prehistory 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.
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
- 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
- To assist with collections audits
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
