Return to jobs
Join the British Museum's historic transformation as an Assistant Collection Manager, working with noteworthy artworks.
Overview
Salary
£29642
Location
Bloomsbury, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The British Museum, embarking on its most significant transformation in three centuries, offers an exciting stage for artistic and scientific fusion delivered to a global audience. The transformation encompasses substantial structural enhancements, novel audience engagement approaches, and revolutionary work practices. The museum seeks an Assistant Collection Manager for the Prints and Drawings Department.
Role Summary
- Manage and provide access to diverse collections spanning the 1400s to current times
- Supervise the study room and handle loan and display arrangements
- Participate in storage projects
- Interact professionally with curators, researchers, and the public
Role Requirements
- Practical and organized candidates with an interest in collections care and access
- Experience in handling works on paper and a background in museum or collections management
- Team-oriented, effective communicators capable of remaining calm in high-pressure situations
Application Process Details
- Emphasize commitment to the Museum's values in application
- No sponsorship provided for this role
- Applicants will undergo HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard pre-employment screening
The British Museum is undergoing its largest transformation in nearly 300 years, aiming to connect arts and sciences in a way that is accessible to everyone, everywhere. This transformation includes significant building and gallery renovations, new ways of engaging with audiences, and innovative working methods. As part of this dynamic environment, we are looking for an Assistant Collection Manager in the Prints and Drawings Department.
The role: As an Assistant Collection Manager, you will be actively involved in the care, access, and movement of a diverse collection that spans from the 1400s to the present day. This includes supervising the study room, managing loans and displays, and participating in storage projects. You will handle works by notable artists such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and contemporary artists like Andy Warhol and David Hockney. This role is hands-on and requires someone who can maintain high standards of collection management and engage professionally with curators, researchers, and the public.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will be practical, organized, and have a keen interest in collections care and access. Experience in handling works on paper and a background in museum work or collections management is highly desirable. You should be a confident team player and an effective communicator, capable of maintaining calm in busy settings.
Benefits: The British Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes free exhibition entry, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, discounts at onsite facilities, and access to various social and wellbeing activities. Additionally, you will be part of a supportive environment with access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
Applications details: Interested candidates should reflect the Museum's values of caring deeply, embracing the unknown, sparking curiosity, and valuing many voices in their application. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role, and it adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard for pre-employment screening.
