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Join the renowned British Museum as an IS Administrator and play a key part in the functioning of the Information Services department
Overview
Salary £28144
Location Bloomsbury
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Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The British Museum, established in 1753, is an esteemed visitor attraction boasting a collection that represents more than two million years of human history and culture. The museum promotes equal opportunity, a harassment-free work environment, and provides a competitive benefits package that includes numerous professional and personal perks.
Role Summary
- Support efficient functioning of the Information Services department with various administrative tasks.
- Handle financial administration, office management, and reporting.
- Collaborate with diverse teams and gain exposure to many aspects of administrative management.
Role Requirements
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent.
- Relevant administrative experience.
- Ability to work to tight time and delivery deadlines.
- Good time management, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Application Process Details
- For more information, reference the job description or reach out to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org
The British Museum is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our Information Services (IS) department as an IS Administrator. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 31 July 2026, offering a salary of £28,144 per annum.
As the IS Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient functioning of our Information Services department. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of administrative tasks, including financial administration, office management, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and gain exposure to various aspects of administrative management.
Key areas of responsibility include Financial Administrative Support, Office Administration, Performance Reporting, Office Organisation, and Meeting Support. You will be expected to manage financial tasks, handle invoices, expenses, travel claims, and supplier inquiries, maintain smooth office operations, provide performance reports, and manage office space.
The ideal candidate should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, have relevant administrative experience, and be able to work to tight time and delivery deadlines. Good time management, oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail are essential.
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is a leading visitor attraction with a remarkable collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants and aim to create a working environment free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We are also currently piloting a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation.
For more information about this role, please see the job description or contact [email removed - click apply for more details].
