Movement & Storage Assistant, Level 2 (Digital Futures)

**Opportunity ID**

626

**Location**
- IWM Duxford

**Career Level**
- B

**Salary**
- £25,500 per annum

**Hours**
- 36 hours net per week

**Department**
- Movement & Storage

**Position type**
- Fixed Term

**Length of employment**
- 23 months

**Job Summary**

We are looking for two Movement & Storage Assistants to join our busy Collections Care team, on a fixed-term basis (23 months), offering an exciting opportunity to learn how to carry out a wide range of core museum tasks in a national museum. Movement & Storage Assistants are responsible for the accurate location and movement of objects using barcode technology. The team get to handle, move and document the vast range of objects IWM cares for.

As a Movement & Storage Assistant (Level 2), you will contribute to projects that increase access to and use of the collections, or to ensure they are cared for to a high standard. The work will include basic documentation, labelling, marking, packing and preparing collections for digitisation or for movement to storage locations.

This role is part of an exciting programme of work to digitise over 4 million film and photographic objects within the next 10 years, to enable these collections to be available for the Second World War centenary.

**Application closing date**

**November 5th 2025, 9:00 AM**

**Interview Details**

Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 17 November 2025.
Benefits
- ** Annual Leave**: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you’ll get 30 days
- ** Company Group Pension Plan**: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%.
- ** Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits**:**Celebrate life’s milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families.
- ** IWM4me**: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being.
- ** Free Sanitary Products**: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites.
- ** Retail Discounts**:25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me)
- ** Free Entry to IWM Air Shows**:**Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows.
- ** Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries**: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions.
- ** In-House Training Programmes**: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives.
- ** Season Ticket Loan Scheme**:**Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program.
- ** Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire**: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work.
- ** Eye Tests**:Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses.
- ** Employee Assistance Programme**:**Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
- ** Civil Service Sports Club Membership**: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community.
- ** Staff Events and Networks**:**Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences.

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Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working
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We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.