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Join the British Museum's International Training Programme and shape the global network of museum professionals
Overview
Salary
£28144
Location
British Museum (Bloomsbury), London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: The British Museum, founded in 1753, is home to a world-renowned collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. Join this leading visitor attraction and contribute to its legacy through the International Training Programme (ITP), which seeks to create a global network of museum professionals.
Role Summary:Assist with the planning and delivery of the ITP annual programme and legacy projectsProvide practical support to the ITP projects and programmesManage travel arrangements for all ITP participants and UK programme partnersHandle public enquiries and manage the ITP email account and diaryConduct financial administration tasks
Role Requirements:Five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Maths and EnglishGood computer skills (Word, WordPress, Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint & social media platforms)Experience of providing administrative support to multiple projects and programmesExcellent organisational skillsProven social skills including building and maintaining relationships
Application Process Details:Ensure right to work in the UK, meeting the required eligibility criteria for potential sponsorship of rolesPrepare for potential benefits including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, professional development opportunities, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases
The British Museum’s International Training Programme (ITP) seeks to create a global network of museum professionals, through London - and UK-based annual programme, complemented by a diverse range of legacy projects. This post will provide administrative support for the ITP annual programme and legacy [further engagement] projects. The post-holder will need to work within the Museum strategy, across the organisation, and engage with the wider museum sector (UK & international).
Key areas of responsibility: To assist with the planning and delivery of the ITP annual programme and legacy projects. Providing practical support and pastoral care to the ITP projects and programmes to include: meeting and greeting participants, visiting colleagues, accompanying participants on London-based and other UK visits. Public enquiries and managing the ITP e-mail account and diary. Managing travel arrangements (e.g. flights, accommodation, trains, insurance, visas and security clearances) for all ITP participants and UK and programme partners. Financial administration (e.g. expenses, advances, raising purchase orders).
About you: Good computer skills (Word, WordPress, Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint & social media platforms). Excellent organisational skills. Experience of providing administrative support to multiple projects and programmes. Proven social skills including building and maintaining relationships. Five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English
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 a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
Benefits: 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: 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. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.
