Assistant Collection Manager: Van Transport

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.

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

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


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 a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

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 to support you with your application, please provide details to [email protected].

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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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