Project Coordinator (Documentation)

The coming years represent an unprecedented time for London Museum as we build a New Museum for London in West Smithfield.

The historic collections are moving to both new and existing displays and stores. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale collections move and develop your experience of collections documentation, management and care.

The post holder will play a crucial role in leading a small team of Project Assistants in the daily preparation of collection loads, working to a prescribed order, and tight deadlines, ensuring accurate location control and tracking of hazards in transit. You will be working alongside and supervising one of the UK’s leading transport contractors and supporting the work of the Collections Move team.

We are looking for a committed and proactive individual with experience in working with museum collections and collections management systems to join our team of collections management professionals working to achieve a complex move and installation programme. We are looking for someone with line management experience with a good awareness of how to create and maintain a positive working environment in a deadline driven and fast-paced environment.

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 Monday 4 May 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on 18 May 2026. 

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.