Assistant Collection Manager

The British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,677 - 32,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus additional days

Exceptional pension scheme

Free exhibition tickets

Interest-free travel loans

Access to wellbeing support

Paid lunch break and discounts

Job summary

A prestigious museum in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves for a full-time role focusing on the safe handling and movement of large 3D objects. The ideal candidate possesses strong manual dexterity, able to work under pressure, and has a proactive approach towards teamwork and documentation. The position offers a fixed-term contract until December 2027, with 29,642 GBP annual salary and generous leave and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong manual dexterity for handling large 3D objects.
• Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing project needs.
• Experience in maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the movement, packing, and rehousing of objects.
• Monitor object security and condition.
• Create condition reports and undertake condition photography.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work in physically demanding environments

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (Large Objects)

Full-time 41 hours per week, on-site everyday

Fixed-term contract to 31st December 2027

£29,642 per annum

Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 23rd February 2026

About the role

As an Assistant Collection Manager, you will play a hands‑on technical role supporting the preparation and movement of objects, with a focus on large 3D objects, as part of major collection move projects. The role is central to ensuring that objects are handled, packed, transported and rehoused safely, following best practice in collections care and preservation.

You will help maintain object security, condition and documentation, working across busy project environments at the Museum’s Bloomsbury site and occasionally at off‑site stores. The role requires flexibility, problem‑solving and the ability to work effectively within a team delivering work under time pressure.

Key areas of responsibility

• Facilitate the movement, packing and rehousing of large 3D objects, ensuring safe handling.
• Monitor object security and condition, maintaining them safely in storage and in transit.
• Maintain and update essential object documentation, including locations, tracking information and photography, ensuring accuracy for audit.
• Create condition reports and undertake condition photography, supporting accurate recording during moves and storage.
• Support wider project activity assisting with collections audits, following Health & Safety standards and representing the Museum professionally.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings strong manual dexterity and a practical appreciation of museum objects and materials. You will enjoy hands‑on, technical work and feel comfortable working in physically demanding environments, including lifting, moving and handling large 3D objects.

You will be self‑motivated, able to work well within a team as well as independently, and adaptable to changing project needs or cross‑departmental work. We are also looking for someone who can follow best‑practice procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and approach every task with care, attention to detail and a flexible, problem‑solving mindset.

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
• Exceptional Pension: Secure your future with one of the UK’s most generous defined benefit schemes – guaranteed income for life.
• Cultural Perks: Free tickets to exhibitions, plus complimentary and discounted entry to leading museums and galleries worldwide.
• Financial Support: Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans.
• Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Everyday Extras: Paid 1-hour lunch break, subsidised staff canteen, and discounts in our gift shop.

Our Values

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are:

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Value Many Voices

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [e-mail].

*Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants*

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.