Documentation Officer

We are looking for two new Documentation Officers to provide documentation, data and systems support to the New Museum project, as well as the Collections Information Upgrade, the Archaeological Archive and Digital Innovation projects. These roles are offered on a fixed-term contract, one contract will run until September 2027 and the other is a 6-month maternity cover with the possibility of extension.

The next two years will be a busy time for the team as the museum prepares for opening at Smithfield and the final exit from London Museum Spaces. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the museum’s collections information and collections systems. Based at the museum’s London Wall site, but working across all its sites and stores, you will be expected to carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy, be highly motivated and capable of communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders. We are also looking for someone who has strong knowledge of sector standards in collections information management with experience resolving documentation issues.

Candidates will have demonstrable recent experience of working with collections management system and of applying data standards and carrying out audits and analysis. You will also have proven experience of providing support and training for other collections management system users. Additionally, the Documentation Officer will be responsible for line managing a number of Project Assistants, therefore, previous experience of people management or carrying out supervisory responsibilities would be needed.

For more information about this role, please see the Job Description. To know more about what it’s like to work in London Museum and to get some top tips on how to make the best of your application visit: https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/about/careers/

To apply, please click please click ‘apply’ where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. Applications are by application form. The closing date for applications is Monday 27 April. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Wednesday 13 or Thursday 14 May.

If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to an interview where you will be asked questions to help us understand more about what you share in your application, and in particular to understand how you meet the essential criteria for the role and demonstrate our museum behaviours. You will also be asked to complete a short task as part of the selection process.

London Museum is committed to being an equitable and inclusive employer, and to becoming representative of the diversity of London. We particularly welcome applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.

We also welcome applications from disabled people, as we’re a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing disabled people.

Museum Website: https://jobs.londonmuseum.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/2146/NationalMuseums/detail