Assistant Collection Manager: Loans and Display (Framed works)
Assistant Collection Manager: Loans and Display (Framed works)
Collection Care
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 3 June 2024
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 collection with a primary focus on the framing, packing and display of 2D works.
The post holder will work as part of a specialist framing team, and their activities will include the storage, movement and preparation of 2D works 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 other 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.
Key areas of responsibility:
• 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 construct frames and frame artworks both permanently and temporarily for loan.
• To observe health and safety standards for activities and equipment.
• To carry out and complete condition reports for objects
• To monitor the security of objects and to maintain them in good condition in storage, in transit and whilst on display.
• 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.
About you:
• Experience of framing, installation and packing 2D artworks is essential.
• Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s collections,
• Manual dexterity; IT skills; understanding and appreciation of materials and objects.
• Ability to work well as part of team; self-motivated and able to use initiative; good communicator.
• Museum or gallery work; object or art handling and installation
• Practical experience of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• familiarity with databases; full UK driving licence; forklift licence
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 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).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• 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
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 in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
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. We would typically see this role as working on site about 5 days a week.
The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
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