Project Assistant (New Museum)

London Museum is looking to recruit exceptional individuals to play a key role in preparing its collections as it embarks on a major capital project to build a new museum in the historic West Smithfield market building and relocate the museum’s collections to this new space.

Working alongside curators, registrars, conservators, collection care and documentation colleagues this post will inventory the collection, improve and expand collections information, build new digital assets and address documentation backlogs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the museum’s extensive collections. Working predominantly at the London Wall site you will be expected to carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy and enjoy solving complex and challenging documentation issues whilst also being willing and able to record large amounts of data. You will work with the museum collections management system, handle and pack objects and carry out digital photography. You will be highly organised and self-motivated with good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload. You will also be a committed team player and excellent communicator.

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/ 

If you would like to apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply for this role' button (at the bottom right hand side of this webpage). Applications are by application form.  The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 December 2024, midnight. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview on Wednesday 8 or Thursday 9 January 2025. 

London Museum is committed to equal opportunities and to becoming representative of the diversity of London.  We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled and/or Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, as people from these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.