Collection Care Specialist

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom nationalmuseums.org - Jobboard Full time

About the role:

To lead in the care of a diverse collection through preventive conservation measures, focusing on storage and preservation. This role will also support the application of preventive conservation measures for collections on display.

This position delivers through representation, planning, and collaboration to support the museum's operating plan, as well as proactively engaging with public outreach activities of the Department of Collection Care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To independently assess collection condition and contribute to the preventive conservation of collections made of a wide range of materials by proposing environmental management solutions for long-term storage and preservation.
  • To lead on the care of the collection through environment monitoring, reporting, data analysis, and Integrated Pest Management across collection storage as assigned.
  • To lead in the coordination of preventive conservation related activities concerning collection storage and providing a point of continuous review to streamline and improve processes and procedures relating to the preservation of collection in storage.
  • To act as lead conservation liaison and member of core project teams for collection storage projects as assigned, ensuring effective delivery to time and budget.
  • Experience with collection storage related activities and considerable post-qualification experience working in the heritage sector.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum has a remarkable collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, with a world-famous collection including the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen.

The Museum holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, featuring works by renowned graphic artists like Dürer, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt. You can explore a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Generous annual leave allowance, membership of the civil service pension scheme, and participation in private and public Museum activities.
  • Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.

Salary:

The salary for this role is estimated at £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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