Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (BM_ARC)
Collection Care and Moves
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term until 31 March 2026 (with possibility to extend)
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 29th September 2025
About the role
:The postholder will be responsible for the packing, storage and rehouse of objects as part of a major storage move project, from across the collection with a focus on archaeological assemblages and large objects including casts and sculptures
.
This role is primarily technical. Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essentia
l.
This role will be based at The British Museum's new storage facility, BM_ARC, near Readi
ng.
We are recruiting 2 positions for this r
**ole.
Key areas of responsibi**
* lity:To facilitate the movement, packing and rehousing of objects across the collect
* ions.To observe best practice in all aspects of object handling and collections sto
* rage.To facilitate the packing of objects for permanent storage (as requi
* red).To monitor security of objects and to maintain them in good condition in sto
* rage.To maintain and update essential object documentation, including location information and photogr
* aphy.To follow Integrated Pest Management proced
* ures.To assist with training and skill-sharing as required, including supervision of volunteers as requ
**ired.
Abou**
* t you:Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum's collec
* tions.Manual dexterity; IT skills; understanding and appreciation of material and ob
* jects.Ability to work well as part of team; self-motivated and able to use initiative; good communicator; good time management s
* kills.Museum Studies or qualifications that include practical experience of object handling, particularly of archaeological assemb
**lages.
About the British M**
useum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rem
brandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual
gallery.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package i
* ncluding:
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
(fin
d out here what benefits a civil service pension
- provides).Free entry to a wide range of museums and e
- xhibitionsParticipation 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 co
- llections.Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental dep
- osit loansProfessional and personal development opp
- ortunitiesEmployee Assistance
- ProgrammeDiscounts on food and gift shop
**purchases
Addition**
al details:
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*ur senior roles.
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**or 5 days a week.
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