Key areas of responsibility:
1. To assist with the day-to-day operations of the EMKP programme including budget records, logistics and communications.
2. To support successful grantees in delivery of documentation projects through regular communication, and keeping up to date records of progress and spending
3. To be able to respond to enquiries and offer advice to prospective applicants and grantees
4. To assist the Digital Project Curator in managing data audit (supporting grantees during asset preparation, checking submitted material for formatting and compliance)
About you:
5. BA/BSc (or equivalent) digital humanities, anthropology, archaeology, information studies, administration or other relevant degree
6. Some familiarity with digital asset management and public dissemination.
7. Interest in material culture anthropology especially of Africa, Asia, Americas and Oceania
8. Experience of working in a museum or library
9. Open, effective communicator with good spoken and written English
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 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 Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
10. Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
11. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
12. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
13. 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.
14. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
15. Professional and personal development opportunities
16. Employee Assistance Programme
17. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
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