Senior Collection Manager - Object Care & Display Projects

British Museum Company Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious museum in London is seeking a Collection Manager for its Collection Care department. The role involves leading a team of Assistant Collection Managers, overseeing the care of the collection, and ensuring the effective execution of museum projects. Candidates should have strong experience in object handling and installation, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive attitude towards complex projects. This full-time position offers a permanent contract with generous leave and exceptional pension benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Exceptional defined benefit pension scheme

Free tickets to exhibitions

Interest-free travel loans

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Paid 1-hour lunch break

Qualifications

• Strong background in object handling and installation within a museum or similar environment.
• Skilled in managing and motivating teams.
• Excellent organizational abilities with a proactive approach to planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Assistant Collection Managers.
• Collaborate with Senior Collection Managers to plan and deliver museum activities.
• Contribute to developing best practice standards for object handling.

Skills

Object handling

Installation

Team management

Organizational abilities

Job description

A prestigious museum in London is seeking a Collection Manager for its Collection Care department. The role involves leading a team of Assistant Collection Managers, overseeing the care of the collection, and ensuring the effective execution of museum projects. Candidates should have strong experience in object handling and installation, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive attitude towards complex projects. This full-time position offers a permanent contract with generous leave and exceptional pension benefits.