Supporting Collections Assistant Manager

Supporting Collections Assistant Manager
Salary - £15,000 - 3 days per week (22.5hrs)
Closing date: 6th March

The Tank Museum Archive is a Place of Deposit for The National Archives.

It is the UK's foremost research centre on the subject of armoured warfare and holds documents, photographs, technical drawings, maps, moving images, books and journals directly related to the Royal Armoured Corps and particularly the Royal Tank Regiment.

The Supporting Collection houses the Museum's object collection with the exception of vehicles.

It spans four stores and includes, among other items, uniforms, medals, flags, weapons, ammunition, models, art, radios and technical instruments.

The Archive & Supporting Collections team consists of 6 persons and manages and cares for both the Archive & Supporting Collection.

The Supporting Collections Assistant Manager will play an essential role in managing the Supporting Collection and collection database.

They will be a first point of contact for internal and external requests for use of Supporting Collection items.

The post-holder will play a critical role in preserving The Tank Museum collection and will be responsible for preventative conservation of the Supporting Collection and store management as well as advising other departments on display conditions and Supporting Collection use.

They are required to assist the Exhibitions, Research and Media teams with preparing and mounting items and advising on the suitability of items for display and filming.

They will be deputising for the Archive & Supporting Collections Manager in their absence including responsibility for buildings, managing the team and working with customers.

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