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Elevate Your Career at a World-renowned Institution as a Project Officer for Security Strategy at the British Museum
Overview
Salary
£40633
Location
Bloomsbury
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Hybrid (In-person ~3 day / week)- Bloomsbury United Kingdom
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary - The British Museum, an institution that preserves human history and culture, is inviting an adept Project Officer to join its esteemed team. Housing iconic treasures like the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies, the Museum is a pioneer in showcasing world cultures. This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the protection and resilience of a leading global visitor attraction.
- Implement the Security Strategy and Annual Security Plan.
- Generate reports for the Trustees Board and Audit Risk and Compliance Committee.
- Review and support security functions, controls, and compliance.
- Assist in delivering security recommendations and corrective actions.
- Develop guidance and protocols for security and protection of the Museum and Collections.
- Required: Diploma/NVQ in security technology or services management.
- Proven security experience at a middle management level.
- Expertise in security technology project management.
- Background in cultural venues or large assembly places.
- Exceptional people management and relationship-building skills.
Application Process Details are not specified, but interested candidates are encouraged to contact bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org for further information and assistance with any special application needs. Interviews are set to commence from 22 April 2024. The British Museum values diversity and offers a flexible working scheme, with the role typically requiring on-site presence for at least 3 days a week.
The Museum is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Officer to support the delivery of the Review’s security recommendations and strategic action plans. Objectives include the development of services, operations, and procedure documents and delivery of security compliance requirements. You will work effectively with a range of stakeholders and skilfully execute multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines.
Key areas of responsibility: Deliver the objectives of the Security Strategy and Annual Security Plan. Prepare appropriate reports for key stakeholders including the Trustees Board, and Audit Risk and Compliance Committee. Conduct reviews of security, functions and controls that are components of the Security Strategy and compliance controls. Support delivery of the Security Recommendations arising from the 2023 review of Collection Security and Security Services. Support delivery of other corrective action recommendations identified by on-going Internal Audits of security themes and services. Research, prepare and promote guidance, procedures and work instructions for matters supporting security resilience and protection of the Museum and Collection.
About you: Diploma or NVQ in security technology or services management. Proven relevant security experience at middle management level. Experience in security technology project management, installation and service administration. Professional experience in cultural venues or places of large assembly. Strong people management skills. Able to build effective relationships across the organisation.
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 one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: 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. The interviews are expected to take place from 22 April 2024 onwards. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details]. 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. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience. We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site at least 3 days a week. The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
