Collection Manager: Storage and Moves

Collection Manager: Storage and Moves

Collection Care and Moves

Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)

Fixed term (until 31 October 2026)

£32,337 per annum

Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 27 May 2025

About the role:

To lead and manage a team of Assistant Collection Managers to deliver documentation, packing, and decant projects as part of a major storage move project, with a particular focus on Oceania.

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Manage a team of Assistant Collection Managers to deliver projects that move and improve care and access to collections in storage.
2. Collaborate with the project team, curators, collections managers, and conservators to support planning and execution of documentation, packing, and decant projects.
3. Provide expert advice and guidance to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
4. Contribute to practical design and fit-out plans for new storage facilities.
5. Manage processes related to security, audit, and essential documentation of the collection.
6. Plan, coordinate, and deliver training, including skill-sharing initiatives.

About you:

1. GCSEs or equivalent qualification.
2. Demonstrable interest in the British Museum\’s collections.
3. Understanding and appreciation of materials and objects.
4. Experience in object or art handling and collections care in a museum or similar environment.
5. Ability to manage and motivate a team.
6. Experience in budget and resource management.
7. Excellent prioritisation, planning, and organisational skills.
8. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum\’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. It is a leading visitor attraction, featuring world-famous collections including the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds extensive prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by Dürer, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our collection in our virtual gallery.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years\’ service), plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions.
• Participation in Museum activities, including talks and behind-the-scenes tours.
• 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, see the full job description. If you have any additional needs to support your application, please provide details.

We have a legal obligation to verify right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is limited to roles meeting eligibility criteria, and the role must meet the salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job.

Equality and Diversity:

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality and diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, especially from ethnic minorities in senior roles.

We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

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