Collections Assistant Manager (Objects) - Maternity Cover in Wareham

Collections Assistant Manager (Objects) – Maternity Cover

Apply for the Collections Assistant Manager (Objects) – Maternity Cover role at The Tank Museum. The Tank Museum’s entire Collection has been Designated by Arts Council England for its outstanding national importance. The Archive & Object Collections team of 7 manages and cares for both the Archive & Object Collections.

The Tank Museum Archive is a Place of Deposit for The National Archives and a foremost research centre on armoured warfare, holding documents, photographs, technical drawings, maps, moving images, books and journals directly related to the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Tank Regiment.

The Object Collection spans four stores and includes uniforms, medals, flags, weapons, ammunition, models, art, radios and technical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Object Collection database.
• Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external requests regarding Object Collection items.
• Preserve the Collection through preventive conservation and store management.
• Advise other departments on display conditions and Object Collection use.
• Assist Exhibitions, Research and Media teams with preparing, mounting and advising on the suitability of items for display and filming.

What you’ll get

• Salary of £29,000
• 30 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays), rising with length of service.
• Bonus days for museum closures or shutdowns (e.g., Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day).
• Free parking.
• Pension Scheme with increased employer contributions after the qualifying period.
• Generous discounts at the museum restaurant and shop.
• Health Cash Plan after successful completion of probation, including discounts across retailers, restaurants and gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Life Assurance.
• And more!