Senior Photographer Bloomsbury, England
Job description
Collection Services
Permanent Full-time £34,000 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday, 19 September 2023
About the role:
The postholder for this role will be working to create high quality photographs in support of client briefs.
For these posts we request all applicants to provide an online link to a portfolio of 15-20 professional images or website on the application form please.
Please note, we have 3 vacancies available for this position
Key areas of responsibility:
- Produce high quality digital images
- Produce creative images to meet set briefs
- To observe and employ best practice in all aspects of collections security and object handling
- Reporting on production issues to the Head of Photography and Imaging
- Process images as per photography and imaging workflow procedures
- Knowledge of 3D processes, infrared & ultraviolet photography techniques would be desirable.
- Uploading images and entering data into the Museum image database
- As required, work outside normal hours e.g., weekends, evenings, to document Museum events and support of Museum’s public programmes
- As required, work on location both within the UK and abroad
- As required, other duties directed by the Head of Photography and Imaging
- Comply with Museum Health & Safety protocols and procedure
- Directing and supervising the work of junior staff and volunteers
About you:
- Advanced knowledge of photographic processes and technologies
- A formal professional qualification in photography. Degree or equivalent.
- Practical use of professional camera systems
- Practical understanding of digital capture and colour management
- Advanced Adobe Photoshop, Capture One and other industry standard software.
- Prior experience of working in a professional photographic environment
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Flexibility: demonstrates a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and deal with urgent deadlines
- Communication: is able to communicate clearly with customers concerning delivery of image requirements and with departmental staff over workflow issues
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.
Interviews will be in person at the Museum week beginning 25th September to the 13th October.
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.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
