Deadline: October 7, 2015.

Assistant Collections Manager: Storage and Moves

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Collection Services Department within a rapidly modernising and world-renowned setting. As Assistant Collections Manager: Storage and Moves working within the most popular tourist attraction in the UK you will work as part of a project team to photograph, pack and move our European ceramic collection.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To observe best practice in all aspects of object handling and collections storage
• To facilitate the movement and packing of objects across the collections
• To maintain and update essential object documentation, including location information
• To follow Integrated Pest Management procedures
• To assist with collections audits
• To observe health and safety standards for activities and equipment
• To monitor security of objects and to maintain them in good condition in storage and in transit.
• To drive the Museum van as required

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have good general education including GCSEs or equivalent with a demonstrable interest in the Museum’s collections. You will have manual dexterity, excellent IT skills and an understanding and appreciation of materials and objects. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to work well as part of team as well as being self-motivated and able to use your own initiative.

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

Please visit the website for more details.