Project Assistant (New Museum) London, England
Job description
Department: Information Resources
Location: London Wall
Role type: Fixed Term Contract
Level of security check required: Basic Disclosure
Closing date: 9 July 2023
Interviews: 24 July 2023
Salary: £26,054
The Museum of London is looking to recruit exceptional individuals to play a key role in preparing its collections as it embarks on a major capital project to build a new museum in the historic West Smithfield market building and relocate the museum’s collections to this new space.
Working alongside curators, registrars, conservators, collection care and documentation colleagues this post will inventory the collection, improve and expand collections information, build new digital assets and address documentation backlogs.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with the museum’s extensive collections. Working predominantly at the London Wall site you will be expected to carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy and enjoy solving complex and challenging documentation issues whilst also being willing and able to record large amounts of data. You will work with the museum collections management system, handle and pack objects and carry out digital photography. You will be highly organised and self-motivated with good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload. You will also be a committed team player and excellent communicator.
For more information about this role, please see the Job Description. To know more about what it’s like to work in the Museum of London and to get some top tips on how to make the best of your application visit: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/about-us/jobs
If you would like to apply for this role, please click ‘apply’ where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. Applications are by application form.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th July 2023. Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment day on the week of 24th July 2023.
The Museum of London is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
