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Project Curator: EMKP

Trustees of the British Museum

London

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Trustees of the British Museum are seeking an individual to assist in the EMKP programme. Responsibilities include operational support, managing data audits, and ensuring effective communication with grantees. A relevant degree and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role, along with an interest in material culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Membership of civil service pension scheme

Free entry to museums and exhibitions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Some familiarity with digital asset management and public dissemination.
Experience of working in a museum or library is beneficial.
Good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day operations of the EMKP programme.
Support successful grantees in delivering documentation projects.
Manage data audit and support grantees with asset preparation.

Skills

Open communication

Digital asset management

Interest in material culture

Education

BA/BSc in Digital Humanities or relevant degree

To assist with the day-to-day operations of the EMKP programme including budget records, logistics and communications.
To support successful grantees in delivery of documentation projects through regular communication, and keeping up to date records of progress and spending
To be able to respond to enquiries and offer advice to prospective applicants and grantees
To assist the Digital Project Curator in managing data audit (supporting grantees during asset preparation, checking submitted material for formatting and compliance)

About you:

BA/BSc (or equivalent) digital humanities, anthropology, archaeology, information studies, administration or other relevant degree
Some familiarity with digital asset management and public dissemination.
Interest in material culture anthropology especially of Africa, Asia, Americas and Oceania
Experience of working in a museum or library
Open, effective communicator with good spoken and written English

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in ourvirtual gallery.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
Professional and personal development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

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