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Join the British Museum as an Assistant Collection Manager and play a pivotal role in preserving cultural history through the care of framed artworks.
Overview
Salary £25575
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
The British Museum, a world-class institution preserving over two million years of human history and culture, is seeking an Assistant Collection Manager specialized in Loans and Display for framed works. With iconic pieces like the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies, the museum offers an inspiring environment for professionals passionate about cultural heritage.
- Ensure the proper care, preservation, and preparation of the museum's 2D works.
- Handle storage, movement, and display of artworks for loans and museum exhibitions.
- Collaborate with a specialist team to manage technical aspects of artwork framing and installation.
- Essential experience in framing, installing, and packing 2D artworks.
- Interest in the museum's collections and manual dexterity.
- Proficient IT skills, with a preference for candidates familiar with database systems.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Practical experience with hand tools and workshop equipment.
- A full UK driving licence and forklift licence are desirable.
- Application deadline: 12pm on Monday, June 3, 2024.
- Contact bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org for support with any additional application needs.
The British Museum is looking for an Assistant Collection Manager: Loans and Display (Framed works) to join our Collection Care team. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break) and offering a salary of £25,575 per annum.
The role: As an Assistant Collection Manager, you will be responsible for all practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collection with a primary focus on the framing, packing and display of 2D works. You will work as part of a specialist framing team, and your activities will include the storage, movement and preparation of 2D works for loans and display across all Museum sites. You may also be responsible for the packing, handling and display of other objects lent to venues in the UK and internationally. This role is primarily technical, requiring problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to working.
Job requirements: Experience of framing, installation and packing 2D artworks is essential. You should have a demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s collections, manual dexterity, IT skills, and an understanding and appreciation of materials and objects. You should be able to work well as part of a team, be self-motivated and able to use initiative, and be a good communicator. Practical experience of hand tools and workshop equipment is required, as is familiarity with databases. A full UK driving licence and forklift licence are desirable.
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.
Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and 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, interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Application details: The application deadline is 12pm (midday) on Monday 3 June 2024. 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].
