Storage Technician - Heritage Collections
About The Position
Do you want to be a part of the team that protects history for generations to come? We are looking for two Storage Technicians to join the UK Parliament's Heritage Collections Team. In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in relocating and consolidating the nation's Parliamentary heritage collections. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our historic collections are handled safely at every stage of the process. This includes working closely with and supervising specialist transport and handling contractors during packing, decant, moves, and re-stowage. You'll collaborate with colleagues and provide expert advice on object packing and handling techniques to maintain the highest standards of care. Alongside the practical work, you'll use tools such as spreadsheets and our Collections Management System (CMS) to keep accurate location records and support the smooth execution of moves. These are site-based roles at, and between, storage locations and service suppliers around London, and occasionally the Parliamentary Estate as required. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
Requirements
- Heritage expertise - Experience in collections management and object movement within museums, galleries, historic houses, or similar heritage settings.
- Collections care know-how - Solid understanding of standards, processes, and security in collections care, plus hands-on experience moving a variety of historic objects.
- People skills - Ability to build strong relationships and work confidently with stakeholders at all levels, always promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Meticulous attention to detail - Ensuring the right objects are moved, records are accurate, and everything complies with health, safety, and collection care standards.
Responsibilities
- Relocating and consolidating the nation's Parliamentary heritage collections
- Ensuring our historic collections are handled safely at every stage of the process
- Working closely with and supervising specialist transport and handling contractors during packing, decant, moves, and re-stowage
- Collaborating with colleagues and provide expert advice on object packing and handling techniques to maintain the highest standards of care
- Using tools such as spreadsheets and our Collections Management System (CMS) to keep accurate location records and support the smooth execution of moves
Benefits
- Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
