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Join the prestigious British Museum as a Senior Photographer and contribute to the preservation and promotion of history and culture.
Overview
Salary
£35928
Location
Bloomsbury, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
The British Museum, a globally ranked institution renowned for preserving history, culture, and innovation, is on the hunt for a Senior Photographer to join its Photography and Imaging team on a permanent full-time basis. This role will be anchored in Bloomsbury.
Role Summary:
- Create high-quality photographs of museum collection items.
- Operate professional studio equipment and lighting.
- Follow best practices in collection security and object handling.
- Process images according to workflows, applying professional digital standards.
Role Requirements:
- Provable excellent photographic and studio skills gained from similar environments.
- A formal professional qualification in photography, or equivalent degree.
- Advanced knowledge of photographic processes and technologies.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and other industry-standard software.
- Experience in line management, planning, and time management, with excellent communication skills.
Application Process Details:
- Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of 25 photos or a website link demonstrating their professional skills in the personal statement.
- Please be advised that the role may require working beyond standard hours and at various locations within the UK and internationally.
The British Museum is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Photography and Imaging team as a Senior Photographer. This role is based in Bloomsbury and is a full-time, permanent position. As a Senior Photographer, you will be responsible for creating high-quality photographs of objects in our collection to meet client briefs and support the Museum's public programs and business needs.
The role: You will produce professional quality photography and deliver assignments to deadline. This includes advanced operation of professional studio equipment and lighting, observing best practices in collections security and object handling. You will also process images as per our photography and imaging workflow procedures and apply professional digital standards. Knowledge of 3D processes, infrared, ultraviolet, and timelapse photography techniques are desirable.
Job requirements: Candidates should have excellent photographic and studio skills, gained from relevant experience in similar studio environments and organizations. You should have a formal professional qualification in photography, degree or equivalent, and advanced knowledge of photographic processes and technologies. Practical understanding of digital capture and color management, along with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and other industry-standard software is required. Previous line management experience and excellent planning, time management, and communication skills are essential.
Benefits: Joining the British Museum, you will be part of a world-renowned institution where history, culture, and innovation come together. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays. We offer a generous civil service pension scheme, complimentary exhibition tickets, free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions, and discounts on gift shop purchases. Additional perks include interest-free travel loans, rental deposit loans, and an Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support.
Additional details: Please submit a link to a portfolio of 25 photographs or a website link to material that demonstrates your professional skills in your personal statement. Note that applications without this will not be considered. You may be required to work outside normal working hours and at various locations across the UK and abroad. The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values a diverse workforce.
