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    Assistant Collection Manager:

    Assistant Collection Manager:
    Collection Care
    Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
    Permanent
    £Assistant Collection Managers in the Loans & Display team are responsible for all practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collection with a primary focus on the framing, packing and display of 2D works.

    Assistant Collection Managers may also be responsible for the packing, handling and display of other objects lent to venues in the UK and internationally.

    Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essential.
    To observe best practice in all aspects of object handling and collection storage.


    • To facilitate the movement, packing and display of 2D works and objects across the collection.
    • To use tools and workshop equipment in the delivery of framing, frame making, object packing and installation activity.
    • To follow Integrated Pest Management procedures.
    • To act as courier on UK and international loans and carry out any Known Consigner training and duties as required.
    Experience of framing, installation and packing 2D artworks is essential.


    • Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum's collections,
    • object or art handling and installation
    • familiarity with databases; full UK driving licence; forklift licence
    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:


    • Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
    • Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
    • 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.
    • Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
    • Professional and personal development opportunities
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

    If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to .We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation.

    We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

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