Collections Engagement Officer - Jewish Museum London

Collections Engagement Officer - Jewish Museum London

Job Title: Collections Engagement Officer

Hours: Full time

The Jewish Museum London is made up of passionate and expert staff and a collection of over 32,000 objects which are designated with Outstanding Status by Arts Council England. Although the Museum closed its Camden site in 2023 it has since operated as a Museum without Walls. As an Arts Council NPO organisation the museum runs an active programme of displays across the country and collecting initiatives alongside formal and informal educational sessions for all ages. With short-term plans for an interim space to operate from, looking ahead to a new permanent home, the Museum is about to embark on its next chapter in the run up to its 100th anniversary in 2032.

This role will support delivery of all aspects of collections management, collections care and collections engagement, including leading on several NPO activity strands. We are looking for someone passionate about museum collections, enjoys working on a variety of tasks, and is confident when engaging our audiences and stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Collections Engagement the appointed candidate will have demonstrable experience of collections management systems and processes, alongside excellent interpersonal skills as they will be required to work with collections placements, volunteers, and partner organisation to care for and engage our audiences with the collection.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the post and relevant experience. The candidates who appear from their application to best meet the person specification above will be invited to interview. It is thus essential that your cover letter speaks to these criteria.