Collection Coordinator (Visual Arts)

• Extensive experience in the UK visual arts and museum sector, with a strong interest in contemporary art and public collections.
• Skilled in museum documentation, collection care, conservation principles, and SPECTRUM standards, with hands-on use of collection management systems and GDPR-compliant data handling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and known for strong relationship management, collaborating effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

Role Specific Skills:

• Attention to detail – crucial for documentation and inventory accuracy
• Problem-solving – especially when dealing with logistical or system issues
• Flexibility and adaptability – needed in a relocation context with changing priorities
• Team collaboration – ability to work effectively across departments
• Initiative and independence – able to manage own tasks and make decisions when needed
• Commitment to EDI and inclusive practices – as embedded in the British Council’s values

Education: Graduate