British Museum – Location, UK
Collection Care
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (12 months)
Salary: £ 34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 January 2025
Project Coordinators play a critical role in the delivery of the British Museum’s ambitious national and international programme. You will lead on the organisation and logistics for major exhibitions at Bloomsbury and for touring exhibitions all over the world. Working closely with expert technical, conservation and exhibition teams you will be confident in negotiating with art transport agents, lenders and touring partners alike, to enable the British Museum’s extraordinary collections to be seen by millions of people.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Work closely with exhibition organisers at borrowing venues and with colleagues within the organisation on planning and logistical arrangements for loans out and into the Museum.
- Deliver standard processes, monitor and report on loans and exhibitions efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure compliance with licences, legal requirements and statutory obligations and assist in risk identification and review.
- Advocacy and consistent and effective processes and procedures regarding loans and exhibitions.
- Monitor project budgets, plan financial estimates and resources required.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and maintain loans documentation.
About you:
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of museum and cultural sector
- Ability to synthesise and report on information orally and in writing
- Experience of working in a museum/gallery or related organisation.
- Excellent co-ordination and time management.
- Highly developed organisation skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
- Articulate, persuasive, flexible communicator, with effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work within a variety of different teams
