The British Museum
Job Summary
Job Description
About the role:
Assistant Collection Managers in the Loans & Display team are responsible for all practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collections (with a primary focus on mount making, loan packing, and exhibition installation).
The post holder will work as part of a team, and their activities will include the storage, movement and preparation of objects for loans and display, and may take place across all Museum sites.
Assistant Collection Managers may also be responsible for the packing, handling and display of objects lent to venues in the UK and internationally.
This role is primarily technical. Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essential.
Job Requirements
About you:
- Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent
- Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s collections
- Manual dexterity
- IT skills
- Understanding and appreciation of materials and objects
- Practical experience of hand tools and workshop equipment (desirable)
Job Overview
- Job Title: Assistant Collection Manager: Loans and Display
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Museums
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025
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Location:
London
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