Documentation Officer

We are looking for two new Documentation Officers to provide documentation, data and systems support to the New Museum project, as well as the Collections Information Upgrade, the Archaeological Archive and Digital Innovation projects. These roles are offered on a fixed-term contract, one contract will run until September 2027 and the other is a 6-month maternity cover with the possibility of extension., Candidates will have demonstrable recent experience of working with collections management system and of applying data standards and carrying out audits and analysis. You will also have proven experience of providing support and training for other collections management system users. Additionally, the Documentation Officer will be responsible for line managing a number of Project Assistants, therefore, previous experience of people management or carrying out supervisory responsibilities would be needed.

The next two years will be a busy time for the team as the museum prepares for opening at Smithfield and the final exit from London Museum Spaces. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the museum’s collections information and collections systems. Based at the museum’s London Wall site, but working across all its sites and stores, you will be expected to carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy, be highly motivated and capable of communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders. We are also looking for someone who has strong knowledge of sector standards in collections information management with experience resolving documentation issues., We also welcome applications from disabled people, as we’re a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing disabled people.

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