Collections Coordinator

Job Title: Collections Coordinator
Location: Dudley
Salary: £30,116 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, between 8.00am – 6.00pm
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Black Country Living Museum is seeking an experienced Collections Coordinator to join our busy Collections team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help care for and bring our collection to life by cataloguing objects, supporting exhibitions, and uncovering new stories along the way. Working with colleagues, volunteers and partners, you’ll play a key part in keeping the collections organised, accessible and engaging for all.

What will you be doing?
• Managing collections through cataloguing, auditing, and tracking movement.
• Developing object handling/storage practices and the Museum's collecting policy.
• Researching, acquiring, and installing items/collections in existing and new buildings.
• Contributing to the development of the Museum’s collections review project.
• Supporting disposals, returns, deliveries (including exhibition deliveries & installation), and loans.
• Conducting research for collection development, programmes, and engagement.
• Supervising volunteers, interns, placement students, and Collections Assistants.
• Overseeing research visitors/groups, collecting data relating to objects and users, and addressing enquiries respectfully.
• Assisting with the development and review of emergency planning procedures.

What are we looking for?
• A collaborative, respectful team player who embraces inclusivity.
• Experience of implementing current standards and resources for collections, ideally from the Museum sector.
• Experience in supervising staff or volunteers.
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience in adapting to changing work requirements, and excellent prioritisation skills.
• A willingness to undertake manual handling of our collections.

What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment.
• Opportunity to learn new skills.
• Competitive rewards & benefits.
• Supportive & inclusive work culture.
• Positive attitude to work-life balance.

Who are we?
We are an award-winning 29-acre open-air museum, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2028. We champion the Black Country, celebrate its people and communities and share our distinctive heritage, creating pride today and possibility for the future.

Black Country Living Museum tells the story of one of Britain’s most influential regions through immersive experiences, historic buildings and a vibrant programme of events.

As VisitEngland’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, the Museum continues to grow its reach and ambition — championing the Black Country, celebrating its people and communities, and sharing the region’s distinctive heritage with new audiences.

What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.

BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.

Closing date: 17 May 2026

Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.

As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!

Museum Website: https://bclm.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/270