Department:Information Resources
Location:London Wall
Role type:Fixed Term Contract
Level of security check required:Basic Disclosure
Closing date:11 October 2021
Interviews:26 October 2021
Salary:circa £25,000 per annum
We are looking for a new Assistant Registrar to join our registrar team who support object acquisition, lending, borrowing and other collections activities across the museum.
Working alongside curators, conservators, collection care and documentation colleagues this post will facilitate and coordinate collections activities such as loan, entry, exit, acquisition, and disposal. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the museum’s extensive collections. Working predominantly at the London Wall site you will carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy, and enjoy solving complex and challenging logistical and documentation issues. You will be organised and self-motivated with the ability to prioritise your own workload. We are also looking for someone who is a committed team player and who has excellent communication skills.
We are also looking for candidates who have some experience of working with collections in a registrarial capacity (for example arranging loans and acquisitions) and knowledge of museum documentation processes. Practical experience of using a museum collections management system, handling and packing objects and arranging transportation and insurance for collections will be needed.
For more information about this role, please see the Job Description. To know more about what it’s like to work in the Museum of London and to get some top tips on how to make the best of your application visit
If you would like to apply for this role, please click ‘apply’ where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. Applications are by application form. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 October 2021. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 26 October 2021.
The Museum of London is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
