It's an exciting time at IWM as the Collections Registration and development function is centralised under the Collections Management department. This role will lead the implementation of a programme of activity to bring the documentation of legacy loans in and out in line with current policies. You will be part of a growing team of registrars in Collections Registration working collaboratively to develop existing processes and implement a new framework for this type of work across entry, acquisition, disposal, and exit.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collections project at this early stage and to help work towards the IWM's ambitious future plans.
Your duties will include:
Project management
Project manage a programme of activity to bring the documentation of legacy loans in and out in line with current policies.
Supporting the Head of Collections Registration by reporting the status of legacy loans to ensure risk and liability is understood and managed through the delivery of prioritised projects.
Project reporting
Identify, recommend, and seek relevant internal (Collections Development Committee) and external approvals for items, and implement suitable remedies with respect to all legacy loans.
Teamworking
Working with colleagues across IWM and peer organisations to develop, schedule, and deliver work to remedy legacy issues with the status of loans in and out; for example, but not limited to, working with exhibition and productions managers and technicians, curators, conservation, transport agents, project delivery, and visual resources staff. You will be sufficiently skilled to recommend appropriate models (for example the use of Government Indemnity Scheme/ insurance) and advocate for the needs of the loan items.
Collections Management
For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description on the IWM Jobs Website.