Hands-On Assistant Collection Manager: Storage & Moves

National Museums; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension

Annual leave

Diversity networks

Learning & development

Counselling services

Loans

Job summary

The Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (Rehouse) at National Museums is a full-time, on-site role based in Reading. You will support a major storage move, handling large three-dimensional objects with care and precision.

You will work with collections management, conservation and curatorial teams, developing skills in object handling, storage, documentation and care while contributing to a high-profile project. A practical, hands-on approach and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with practical collections work and large-object handling.
• Ability to measure, document and record objects accurately.
• Willing to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive objects from deliveries, check condition and record measurements.
• Move and rehouse objects safely onto large-scale pallet racking.
• Pack, document and photograph objects as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

IT skills

Project deadlines

Problem solving

Tools

Pallet trucks

Hand tools

Collections databases

Object photography

Job description

The Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (Rehouse) at National Museums is a full-time, on-site role based in Reading. You will support a major storage move, handling large three-dimensional objects with care and precision.

You will work with collections management, conservation and curatorial teams, developing skills in object handling, storage, documentation and care while contributing to a high-profile project. A practical, hands-on approach and attention to detail are essential.