Exhibitions Assistant

Closing date: 26 October 2015, Midday

The Department of Exhibitions is looking to recruit an Assistant to provide administrative support in relation to the successful delivery of the Museum’s programme of exhibitions and displays. It will involve working with teams providing support for selected exhibition projects and providing day to day administration of the Department’s finances.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To provide general support functions to the Department and to exhibition project teams, as required. This includes producing agendas; minute taking; creating and maintaining project documentation and databases; presenting information and undertaking research tasks.

• To act as liaison with exhibition stakeholders and suppliers on behalf of the Department. This includes on-site support in the installation and dismantling of exhibitions.

• To provide financial support for the Department, in conjunction with the Senior Administrator. This includes raising requisitions, processing invoices, liaising with suppliers, compiling and presenting financial information, attending financial meetings and liaising with the Museum’s Finance team on a day to day basis.

• To assist in dealing with internal and external enquiries to the Department.

• To assist in maintaining departmental records, files and archives.

Person Specification:

With proven administration and organisational skills, you will have previous experience of working in a support or administrative role, preferably in a Museum environment. You will have the ability to prioritise your own workload and manage multiple deadlines in a changing environment. This will involve a flexible approach to changing priorities and requirements. You will also be able to work effectively as a team member and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please follow the “Apply now” link below where you will be directed to complete your application.

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the website for further information and details on how to apply.