Headley Trust Project Curator Documentation: Asia

To undertake research into, complete and make publicly accessible the documentation of the Asian collections in support of the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies. Key areas of responsibility:

• To make the Asia collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via research and documentation
• In close collaboration with Asia Collections Manager and team and Asia curators, to focus on completing and upgrading the documentation of the Asia collection via MI+, ODIN and COL
• To locate objects in storage, checking locations on MI+ are correct and take and upload photographs as necessary, working with Asia curators and collections management team
• To act as an advocate for the Museum
• To work as a team member with colleagues within and beyond the department, and do some departmental administrative work
• To collaborate and to develop or ensure good relations with relevant stakeholders
• To assist in the general day-to-day running of the department
  
  BA/BSc (or equivalent) in relevant subject
• Specialist knowledge of an area of South or Southeast Asian collection
• Experience and knowledge of collections documentation and storage issues and systems
• Research skills
• Some experience of management issues (people, projects, budgets)
• Experience of research and documentation of Asian museum collections
• Open, effective communicator with good spoken and written English
• Ability to work as part of a team
  
  Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
  
  You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
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