AddressMiddle East
Full-time
Fixed-term 3 years
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 9 April 2024
About the role:
To make publicly accessible a range of Middle Eastern archaeological assemblage collections in support of the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Organisation of large, excavated Archaeological Assemblages (particularly Mesopotamian, Levantine and Iranian sherds and stone tools) in preparation for registration.
- Registration of excavated assemblages onto the Museum’s collections management system MI+.
- Photograph selected artefacts and upload onto image management system Odin.
- To assist in making the Archaeological Assemblages from the Middle East, and knowledge about them, publicly accessible via publication, digital, display, social media and broadcast
- Contribute to other curatorial duties as assigned by line manager.
About you:
- MA/MSc (or equivalent) in the archaeology of one or more areas of the ancient Middle East
- Experience of documenting Archaeological Assemblages.
- Experience of recording Archaeological Assemblages on databases
- Knowledge of ancient Middle Eastern archaeology
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience of archaeological excavation
- Open, effective communicator with good spoken and written English
- Ability to work as part of a team.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service pension scheme
- 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
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated fairly because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.
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