Exhibition Loans & Display Assistant Manager

British Museum; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The British Museum in London is seeking an Assistant Collection Manager (Loans and Display) for a fixed-term contract of 2 years and 3 months. The role is full-time, based in Bloomsbury with occasional travel to other sites.

You will work hands-on with objects, preparing, packing, mounting and installing displays for UK and international loans, coordinating installation schedules and ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of object handling in museum, gallery or heritage contexts.
• Good manual dexterity and use of workshop equipment.
• Understanding of object types and handling/display requirements.
• Knowledge of packing for transit, mount-making and installation/deinstallation is advantageous.
• Ability to plan installation activities with deadlines and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with colleagues and external partners.
• Occasional out-of-hours work and travel within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, move, pack and prepare museum objects for UK and international loans, exhibitions and displays.
• Design and craft mounts and supports using workshop materials.
• Support installation/deinstallation of exhibitions and loans at the Museum and other venues.
• Plan and coordinate installation schedules, resources and practical needs.
• Maintain accurate object and location records with condition checks and photography.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external organisations on object movement and display.

Skills

Object handling

Workshop tools

Installation planning

Problem solving

Communication

Travel flexibility

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The British Museum in London is seeking an Assistant Collection Manager (Loans and Display) for a fixed-term contract of 2 years and 3 months. The role is full-time, based in Bloomsbury with occasional travel to other sites.

You will work hands-on with objects, preparing, packing, mounting and installing displays for UK and international loans, coordinating installation schedules and ensuring safety standards.