Storage Technician

House of Commons; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Commons seeks two Storage Technicians to support heritage collections management. This role involves overseeing the transportation of heritage objects, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have experience in collections management and a commitment to health and safety practices.

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave

Civil Service pension

Access to training and development

Flexible working

Interest free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in object movement and collections management within a museum or heritage setting.
• Knowledge of professional standards for collections care and security.
• Strong attention to detail in recording object movements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the safe loading and unloading of heritage objects.
• Ensuring accurate object tracking in the collections management system.
• Liaising with transport providers and internal teams.

Skills

Object movement

Collections management

Attention to detail

Health and safety practices

Building relationships

Job description

Positions: 2

Band / Grade:

C

Salary:

£29,150 – £30,349 per annum

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Contract Length:

1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term Contract)

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Location

Hybrid (on-site and remote)

Leave entitlement:

Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

Closing Date:

20th June 2025 at 23:55

Interview Date(s): 10th and 11th july

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Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.
  
  

Introduction

The Strategic Estates team delivers a safe, comfortable and efficient environment for all who work in or visit the House of Commons. Within Strategic Estates, the Heritage Collections Team (HCT) is responsible for the care and management of three nationally significant collections. These collections include historic furniture, decorative arts, architecture-related items, and artworks that document and enrich Parliament’s history. HCT supports both Houses of Parliament, ensuring the responsible stewardship of collections within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Role

The Heritage Collections Team is recruiting two fixed-term Storage Technicians to support the relocation of stored collections from multiple sites to a new storage facility. Working under the direction of the Lead Storage Technician, these hands-on roles involve object handling, overseeing transportation logistics, and ensuring all movement and storage processes meet professional standards.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Overseeing the safe loading and unloading of heritage objects
• Acting as a courier for object transfers to the new facility and/or conservation locations
• Ensuring accurate object tracking by updating records in the collections management system
• Liaising with transport providers, internal teams, and contractors
• Complying with health and safety protocols and object handling best practices
  
  

Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Experience in object movement and collections management within a museum, gallery, or heritage setting
• Knowledge of professional standards for collections care, handling, and security
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording object movements
• Ability to build effective working relationships while upholding the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to best health and safety practices in object handling and transport
  
  

Next Stepsand Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit addressing the criteria in the Job Description.
  
  

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

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