Museum Collections Steward (Multisite & Logistics)

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surgical institution based in Greater London seeks a Collections Officer to manage and care for its extensive collection of 70,000 objects. Responsibilities include updating records in the collections management system, auditing and tracking collections, and engaging in the physical movement and careful handling of the collections. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have experience in museum collections work, including object handling and the use of a collections management system. This fixed-term contract position offers a salary of £28,961.

Benefits

27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree required.
• Experience in museum collections work and object handling is essential.
• Experience of using a CMS and natural history/medical collections is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Update records on the collections management system.
• Auditing collections and tracking museum collections.
• Labelling, photography, and assessment of museum collections.

Skills

Experience in museum collections work

Experience of using a collections management system

Experience in physical movement of collections

Experience with natural history/medical collections

Photography skills

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree

Tools

Collections Management System (CMS)

Axiell/Adlib

Job description

A leading surgical institution based in Greater London seeks a Collections Officer to manage and care for its extensive collection of 70,000 objects. Responsibilities include updating records in the collections management system, auditing and tracking collections, and engaging in the physical movement and careful handling of the collections. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have experience in museum collections work, including object handling and the use of a collections management system. This fixed-term contract position offers a salary of £28,961.