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Assistant Collection Manager: Van Transport, The British Museum

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 16, 2025
  •  Olivia Norman
  •  onorman@britishmuseum.org
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

Full-time (41 hours per week) Fixed Term (12 months) £28,144 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 16 June 2025

Job Description

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced driver with an interest in our collections to drive and manage the British Museum van. The role is responsible for the loading, transportation and delivery of objects from the Museum's collection to locations throughout the UK, working in close cooperation with collection management colleagues.

This is primarily a driving and delivery role but will also involve management and administration relating to the operation of the Museum van and any associated vehicles The role will also be expected to undertake the full range of object handling and packing duties as required, including (de)install courier duties on UK loans. A flexible and conscientious approach, with a willingness to uphold the expected professional standards of collection care in a major UK heritage institution, is essential.

Full object-handling training will be provided.

Job Requirements

About you:

  • Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent
  • Clean full UK driving licence
  • Experience of driving a commercial vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
  • Demonstrable interest in the Museum and its collection

Job Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility:

  • To facilitate the regular transportation of objects, materials and equipment between British Museum sites and to other institutions nationally as required, with occasional overnight travel
  • To manage the Museum van booking system and other relevant administrative tasks
  • To manage the regular basic maintenance of the van and arranging MOT and services as required.
  • Financial administration of Government Procurement Card and monthly return for spending
  • To work closely with colleagues throughout the Museum to ensure timely and effective coordination of transport tasks

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