Collections & Storage Officer

We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in collections management to join our collections team at Birmingham Museums Trust. You will be responsible for collections care and maintaining standards for all objects, and also both site and collections management procedures for the Museum Collection Centre, while contributing to all sites and collections across BMT’s portfolio.

You will join at an exciting time, and contribute to the Arts Council for England funded project centred on the Science and Industry collection, leading on the rationalisation strand. You will also ensure that the collections and buildings are safeguarded from infrastructure works taking place during 2019. You will also ensure the Museum Collection Centre can support the decant of collections from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

While comfortable working independently in a challenging but rewarding role, you will be supported by and work closely with our teams of conservators, curators, technicians and wider collections staff.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with significant experience in a collections management role, preferably in a practical hands-on environment.  You will ideally have a good knowledge of hazards in museum collections, as well as relevant standards relating to collection, with proven experience of using collections management systems.

To apply please visit http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/about/careers and complete the application form.

Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Jackie Terry 

Contact Email

recruitment@birminghammuseums.org.uk

Website

http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/about/careers

Start Date

8th October 2018

Closing Date

21st October 2018