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Join the prestigious British Museum as a Project Scientist and contribute to preserving human history
Overview
Salary
£35165
Location
Bloomsbury, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
The British Museum, an iconic institution with a collection that spans over two million years of human history, invites passionate individuals to become part of its mission to preserve and share human culture. This world-renowned attraction houses artifacts like the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies and offers a fulfilling work environment where history and innovation converge.
- Development of the Department of Scientific Research’s heritage science collection catalogue.
- Collaboration with research staff to produce an accessible catalogue within the Archaeological Data Service-led project.
- Contribution to the Heritage Science Data Service for the RICHeS heritage science infrastructure, enhancing research and public engagement.
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience in Museum collection or heritage science.
- High IT literacy, especially in Excel and Word.
- Proficiency in collections databases.
- Knowledge of museum, cultural, and heritage science sectors.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, coordination, and time management skills.
Benefits include:
- Competitive annual leave and pension scheme.
- Free entry to museums and exhibitions.
- Access to talks and behind-the-scenes activities.
- Interest-free loans for travel and rent deposits.
- Professional development opportunities and employee discounts.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, with sponsorship available for a limited number of eligible roles.
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is home to a remarkable collection that 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 role of Project Scientist: Heritage Science Data Service involves developing the Department of Scientific Research’s heritage science collection catalogue. You will work closely with research staff to deliver an accessible catalogue as part of the Archaeological Data Service (ADS) led AHRC-funded project to deliver and a Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) for research and public access as part of the RICHeS heritage science infrastructure.
Job requirements include a degree in a subject relevant to the Museum collection, heritage science, or equivalent experience. You should be highly IT literate with proficiency in Excel and Word and high levels of proficiency in collections databases. Knowledge of museum, cultural and heritage science sectors is essential. You should have the ability to synthesise and report on information orally and in writing. Stakeholder management experience and excellent co-ordination and time management skills are also required.
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.
Please note that we have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. The job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations and meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.
