Exhibitions Technician

About the role:
As part of the Production Team, a small team of expert technicians within the Exhibitions Department, the role is responsible for high quality fabrication and finishing of set-works in support of the presentation of the Museum’s special exhibitions and displays programme. The role is primarily technical and is largely workshop based. Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essential.

Key areas of responsibility:
• To fabricate and fit-out of exhibition set-works and presentation elements to designer’s specifications. Includes producing, finishing, and installing partitions, plinths, panels, and blocks, showcase inserts, mounts/supports, models and props using a variety of materials including, but not limited to, ZMDF, wood, acrylic, fabric, Forex.
• Painting of panels, mounts, case interiors, lettering, and other materials, and ensuring a high-quality finish.
• Making scale models and mock-ups of exhibitions and displays from architectural surveys or designer's working drawings for presentation and as aids to showing potential solutions to design problems.
• To advise designers, project managers and other colleagues on technical aspects of exhibition presentation including, but not limited to, construction methods, materials, installation/dismantling, and health and safety.
• Maintenance of displays and exhibitions during show runs and dismantling of displays after exhibition close.

About you:
• Practical experience of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• 1-2 years carpentry experience.
• Manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of COSHH, H&S and other relevant guidelines.
• Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent.
• Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s activities.
• Ability to work well as part of team; self-motivated and able to use initiative.
• Forklift licence (Desirable)

About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions.
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.

Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email protected].

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

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