Salary: £25,575 per annum
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Role Summary
- Position: Assistant Collection Manager: Loans and Display
- Department: Collection Care
- Type: Full-time (41 hours per week)
- Contract: Fixed term (18 months)
- Salary: £25,575 per annum
- Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 26 July
About the Role
Assistant Collection Managers in the Loans & Display team manage practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collections. The focus includes mount making, loan packing, and exhibition installation. Responsibilities include storage, movement, and preparation of objects for loans and display, across all Museum sites. They also manage packing, handling, and display of objects lent to venues in the UK and internationally. This role is primarily technical, requiring problem-solving skills and a flexible working approach.
Note: There are 2 roles available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security and maintain objects in good condition in storage, transit, and display.
- Observe best practices in object handling and collections storage.
- Facilitate movement, packing, and display of objects across collections.
- Maintain and update essential object documentation, including location information.
- Construct mounts and install objects in the Museum and at other venues.
- Assist the Framed Works/Heavy Object or Textile teams as required.
- Act as courier on UK and international loans and perform any Known Consigner training and duties as required.
About You
- Education: Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent.
- Interest: Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s collections.
- Skills: Manual dexterity, IT skills, and an understanding of materials and objects.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a team, self-motivated, and able to use initiative. Good communicator.
- Experience: Practical experience with hand tools and workshop equipment, familiarity with databases, slinging and heavy lifting training, framing experience (desirable).
- Work Experience: Museum or gallery work, object or art handling, and installation experience (desirable).
About the British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. A leading visitor attraction, its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by Dürer, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt.
Benefits Package
- Generous annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years of service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme.
- Free entry to various museums and exhibitions.
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators and behind-the-scenes opportunities.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans.
- Professional and personal development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Additional Information
For more details about this role, refer to the job description.
For support with your application, email bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
Employees must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is available for limited roles that meet eligibility criteria. More information on the skilled worker visa and eligible occupations can be found here.
The British Museum promotes equality of opportunity and values a diverse workforce, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.
Security Screening
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
