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Job description / Role
Collections Development Officer
ZNM Project
Full time
Fixed Term for 23 months
26,741 (plus location allowance and accommodation)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ref: 1451975
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museums growing Zayed National Museum (ZNM) Project team in a brand new role. The Collections Development Officer will support the development of the collections of the Zayed National Museum. They will be responsible for coordinating activities relating to material to be sourced within the UAE (both acquisitions and loans) for the ZNM. This includes supporting the pre- and post-acquisition processes and paperwork for all purchases, donations and loans, as well as hands-on work with the management of collections.
This role is based in Abu Dhabi, but regular travel to London may be required.
Key areas of responsibility:
1. With the ZNM project curators and collections team, to identify sources of potential acquisitions and loans for the collections of the ZNM from within the UAE.
2. To work with curatorial colleagues to determine the provenance of proposed collections material for the ZNM in line with the ZNM acquisitions and loans policies and international conventions, and work with the ZNM Collections Development Manager and Acquisitions Manager to ensure sufficient documentation is in place.
3. To work with TCA-Abu Dhabi to ensure that appropriate conservation assessments are carried out on all potential acquisitions and loans.
4. To work with the Acquisitions Manager to produce reports on potential acquisitions for TCA-Abu Dhabi stakeholders, and maintain an effective paperwork audit trail.
5. To assist with identifying the requirements and costs of transportation, conservation, storage and display of all acquired and borrowed material and providing hands-on assistance with collections management as required.
6. To assist with documentation of all UAE acquisitions and loans on relevant ZNM Project databases and digital assets systems.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museums remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6 million visitors in 2013, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service pension scheme
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participate 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
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Child care voucher scheme
- Professional & personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the website for further information and details on how to apply.
Closing date: 25th February 2015, midday
Requirements
Educated to degree level or equivalent, the successful post holder will have an excellent knowledge of museum documentation and collections management issues. Awareness of the history of the Gulf along with proficiency in Arabic is desirable. Excellent organisation, administration and data handling skills are essential as is proven ability to meet deadlines and communicate well both written and verbally. The successful post holder will be able to demonstrate good judgment and sensitivity to reputational risk.
About the Company
The British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all 'studious and curious persons'. Visitor numbers have grown from around 5,000 a year in the eighteenth century to nearly 6 million today.