Project Assistant (Archaeology)

London Museum is recruiting two Project Assistants (Archaeology) to join our Archaeological Archive team. This is a great opportunity for early-career applicants with experience of working with archaeological collections and an interest in collections management.

This role is part of our Archaeological Archive team and is based in both our Hackney Store and London Museum Spaces at one of the most exciting points in the Museum’s history, as we undertake a huge project to greater understand how London's past is represented in our collection.

As a Project Assistant will be working to improve and expand our archaeological collections data, both objects and human remains, building new digital assets, addressing documentation backlogs and resolving legacy inventory issues. The Project Assistant role will also assist with new depositions and facilitate research access.

This role would suit someone with a background in archaeology who wants to grow their experience in cataloguing and collections management. You should be comfortable working in a warehouse environment, including confined spaces and roller racking, and be prepared to wear full PPE for some tasks.

We are looking for someone who is goal-driven, with the ability to work to deadlines in a project environment, manage their own workload and time effectively, and maintain focus and attention to detail over routine tasks. You'll also need to be a strong team player who communicates well and can work effectively across the organisation.

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 on 'Apply for this role'. Applications are by application form. The closing date for applications is Monday 25 May 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Monday 8, Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10 or Thursday 11 June 2026.

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 person specification criteria for the role and demonstrate our museum behaviours. You may also be asked to complete a short practical activity, which depending on the number of applicants, may take place on the day of the interview or on a separate date.

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/2163/NationalMuseums/detail