Silver Steward – Maternity Cover (up to 14 months)

GOLDSMITHS COMPANY; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic membership organization in London is seeking a Silver Steward to maintain and store their collection of silver, jewellery, and medals. The ideal candidate should be highly organized and reliable, with a full-time presence required at Goldsmiths' Hall. This position includes evening duties and offers a competitive salary along with a benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Taxi home after evening duties

Qualifications

• Must work full-time five days a week at Goldsmiths' Hall.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and store the historic Collection of silver, jewellery and medals.
• Ensure security and safety both in storage and when out of storage.

Skills

Highly organised

Flexible

Reliable

Responsible

Job description

Overview

The Goldsmiths’ Company is a membership organisation that has contributed to national life for nearly 700 years. We train and support jewellers and silversmiths, protect consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals, and work with charitable, educational and cultural partners to help improve people’s lives. The Goldsmiths’ Company’s Collection lies at the heart of who we are. It includes historic and contemporary works of art—stunning gold and silver plate, jewellery and art medals. We research it, teach with it, display it, lend it and talk about it as part of our core identity.

The Goldsmiths' Company seeks to appoint a Silver Steward who will be responsible for the practical day-to-day maintenance and storage of the Company’s historic Collection of silver, jewellery and medals, and for its security and safety both in and out of storage. The Silver Steward works in the storage area at Goldsmiths’ Hall with the Collection on a permanent full-time basis, including regular evening duties, for which overtime payment will be given and a taxi home organised.

It is an exciting time for our small team as we work on major projects, especially leading up to our 700th year anniversary in 2027. We are implementing our new Collections Management system as a first step towards developing online catalogues and exhibitions on our website, making our treasures fully discoverable to a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and store the Company’s historic Collection of silver, jewellery and medals, ensuring security and safety both in storage and when out of storage.
• Work in the storage area at Goldsmiths’ Hall with the Collection on a permanent full-time basis, including regular evening duties (overtime paid) and a taxi home organised.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Highly organised, flexible, reliable and responsible in working to the highest standards.
• All team members are based at Goldsmiths’ Hall; the post requires full-time presence at the Hall five days a week.
• DBS check required.

Working pattern

Based at Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London EC2V 6BN, five days a week, including regular evening duties.

Remuneration and benefits

Competitive salary, plus benefits package. If you would like to know more about the role, see the job description below or download the details from the Goldsmiths’ Company website. Then email your CV and a covering letter (no more than one page) detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

How to apply

Submit applications by email with your CV and covering letter. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 29th September 2025. If shortlisted, we will be in touch shortly after the closing date. The role will require a DBS check. Interviews will be held at Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, London EC2V 6BN on Tuesday 7th October.