Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (Archaeology) Blyth, North East England, England
Job description
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Fixed term (until 3 October 2023)
£23,953* per annum*
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 6 March 2023
About the role:
The post holder will be responsible for the packing, movement and storage of objects as part of a major storage move project, with a particular focus on archaeology.
This role is primarily technical. Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essential.
The post-holder will be expected to work at the Museum’s off-site store at Blythe Road, Hammersmith. There may also be occasional work at the main Museum site at Bloomsbury.
Key areas of responsibility:
- To facilitate the movement, packing and rehousing of archaeological assemblages across the collections
- To observe best practice in all aspects of object handling and collections storage
- To monitor security of objects and to maintain them in good condition in storage and in transit
- To maintain and update essential object documentation, including location information and photography
- To follow Integrated Pest Management procedures
- To assist with training and skill-sharing as required, including supervision of volunteers as required
About you:
- Working effectively as part of a team is essential, but strong self-motivation is also required for the accomplishment of tasks that can be repetitive.
- Working flexibly, including some out of hours working.
- Following best practice and being proficient in basic handling and storage requirements that apply to different groups of materials and objects.
- Ensuring accurate tracking and other basic documentation relating to collections management.
- Maintaining a calm, approachable and professional manner in busy and demanding environments.
- Manual dexterity and a degree of physical fitness are desirable to meet an occasionally physically demanding role, with some heavy lifting.
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 one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service 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
- Generous annual leave allowance
- 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:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email protected].
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated fairly because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
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. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage and how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: £23,953.00 per year
