Collections and Logistics Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

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Collections and Logistics Coordinator, Swindon

Client: Science Museum Group

Location: Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2731fe85de40

Job Views: 3

Posted: 30.03.2025

Expiry Date: 14.05.2025

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Collections and Logistics Coordinator

Do you have good organisational and administrative skills with experience of planning work successfully? Would you like to coordinate the day-to-day storage and logistics activities for a wide range of objects and collections?

About us

This position is based at the Science and Innovation Park (SIP) in Wroughton, at the heart of the Park is the National Collections Centre (NCC), home to around 90% of the Science Museum Group (SMG) Collection. The NCC is transforming how we care, manage, and make accessible over 400,000 objects and 1.5m items in our Library and Archive. Our new collections management facility, the Hawking Building, houses everything from microscope slides to railway carriages; more objects are then other facilities across the Park.

We are recruiting for Collections and Logistics Coordinator to join on a fixed-term contracts until December 2025. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon, with hybrid working also available.

About the role

As a Collections and Logistics Coordinator you will provide support to the Group Collections Storage & Logistics Manager, by coordinating the day-to-day activities of collections storage and logistics at the NCC and wider logistics/transport for SMG.

You will oversee a busy programme of collections logistics activities serving our exhibitions and other collections activities. You will manage a team of three Logistics Technicians, setting clear objectives and providing appropriate feedback.

You will be working with objects of a wide range of size, shape and weight, particularly medium and large objects and fragile ones. By producing a timely work programme, you will help to make most effective use of resources, including producing and distributing an accurate weekly schedule of deliveries and collections of objects, including appropriate paperwork in line with procedures.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience of successful planning, and organisational skills in a busy environment. You will have a systematic approach to work planning and programming, with good attention to detail.

Crucially, you will have the ability to complete administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency with demonstrable decision-making, problem solving and prioritisation skills. You will also be an effective communicator, with the ability to work well as part of a wider team and supervise and train others.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.