Senior Museum Facilities & Mounts Technician

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA), part of University of Cambridge Museums, seeks a Senior Chief Building Services Technician to lead building maintenance and exhibition preparation across sites including Downing Street and storage facilities.

The role requires experience in museum environments, mounts preparation, staff supervision, and a strong commitment to health and safety and IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in buildings and museum maintenance.
• Understanding of museum environments and conservation principles.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Good IT skills and clear communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of building services and participate in building care.
• Work with Workshop Technician to mount objects and prepare spaces for exhibitions.
• Supervise contractors in the museum environment and ensure security.
• Maintain health and safety and support conservation activities.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and contractors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Museum environments

Staff supervision

Health and safety

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA), part of University of Cambridge Museums, seeks a Senior Chief Building Services Technician to lead building maintenance and exhibition preparation across sites including Downing Street and storage facilities.

The role requires experience in museum environments, mounts preparation, staff supervision, and a strong commitment to health and safety and IT literacy.