Collections Operations Coordinator (Curatorial)

The Curatorial team at London Museum needs a capable, organised Operations Coordinator. You'll join the museum at an exciting moment, as we prepare to open our new museum site at Smithfield later this year. There's lots still to do to prepare for our move, and our department is a busy, lively environment.

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the department and our offices, as well as managing the diary of the head of department. Key responsibilities include the coordination of resources, budget reporting, and minuting, as well as managing the large number of enquiries that the department receives. 

You would organise meetings, compile research and acquisition files for curators, identify and prioritise Freedom of Information requests, and process unsolicited deposits of material from the public. 

Previous experience of working in a museum is not required and you do not need to have specific academic qualifications. We are looking for someone with good experience of working in a fast-paced environment, who is extremely organised and who possesses strong, demonstrable administrative skills. 

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' (bottom right hand side of this page).  Applications are by application form.  The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7 April 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Thursday 16 April 2026. 

If you are successfully shortlisted you will invited to an interview where you will 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 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.