The Migration Museum is seeking a Collections Researcher to play a pivotal role in helping us to develop a ‘dispersed collection’ around migration themes and to define our heritage focus as we work towards delivering a permanent Migration Museum in the City of London.

In this role, you will lead the audit of c.200 migration-related community heritage projects, oversee research into the collections of 7 partner heritage institutions across the UK, and develop a conceptual framework and strategy for building a dispersed collection for the Migration Museum, highlighting migration stories that resonate with our diverse audiences.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a researcher with significant experience working with museum collections to help us gain a better understanding of migration related collections and materials held by other museums, including those that are underused or forgotten, and to help us develop a physical collections strategy for the Migration Museum.

This is a full-time role on a one-year contract. The salary is £35k, plus matched 5% pension contribution. It will require some time working from the Migration Museum in Lewisham, south London, but we are open to hybrid/flexible working.

Please click here to view the full job description and person specification for this role

How to apply

To apply for this position, please e-mail a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 500 words to Aditi Anand: recruitment@migrationmuseum.org with the subject heading ‘Collections Researcher’.

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, stating the position you are applying for as ‘Collections Researcher’. These monitoring forms will be stored and assessed separately and will not be linked to your application.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 20 October 2024.

The post requires proof of eligibility to work in the UK and 2 satisfactory references.

You will be notified whether you have been shortlisted for interview via email and interviews will be held the week commencing 28 October 2024.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact info@migrationmuseum.org.