Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (BM_ARC)

Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (BM_ARC)
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 31 October 2025)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 10 January 2025

About the role:

Responsible for the unloading and rehouse of objects from across the collection as part of a major storage move project with a focus on archaeological assemblages, large objects including casts and sculptures, and textile collections. This role is primarily technical. Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essential.

Please note we have 2 roles available.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To facilitate the unloading, unpacking, and rehousing of objects across the collections
• To observe best practice in all aspects of object handling and collections storage
• To facilitate the packing of objects for permanent storage (as required)
• To monitor security of objects and to maintain them in good condition in storage and in transit
• To maintain and update essential object documentation, including location information and photography

About you:

• Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent
• Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s collections
• Manual dexterity
• Understanding and appreciation of materials and objects

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation 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.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.