Collections Move Team Leader, NHM Unlocked

About UsWe are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.Diversity and inclusion matter to us.Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.About the NHM Unlocked ProgrammeOver 300 scientists based at the Museum tackle important global challenges, spanning mineral scarcity, food security and biodiversity loss. The Museum is globally renowned for excellence in science and research and championing digital capacity and innovation.
The Museum has been awarded a substantial government investment of £202m, to create a new science and digitisation centre at Thames Valley Science Park (TVSP) which is owned by the University of Reading. This is a once in a century opportunity to shape the future of the Museum, protect and share our unique collection and further our science. The Programme comprises several major projects and workstreams and this role sits within the Moves Project. Moves ProjectThe new centre will include a large collections store alongside new specialist laboratories and non-technical works spaces. As part of this development, the Museum will be moving over a third of its 80 million specimens and Library and Archive collections from its four sites (in London, Hertfordshire and Yorkshire) to the new site, plus undertaking substantial internal moves. The physical moves are currently scheduled to take place from 2028, with an extensive programme of preparation prior to that, which has already commenced. This includes audit, documentation, stabilisation and rehousing, curation, and packing, among other activities.
Job Summary
The Museum is seeking a Collections Move Team Leader for the NHM Unlocked Programme. The Team Leader will provide front line support and management of Collections Move Assistants delivering activities related to assessment, preparation, and packing of collections as part of the Unlocked Programme. This role is part of the Unlocked Moves Project Team, working predominantly with the Life Sciences vertebrate collections, and is managed by the Collection Moves Preparation Manager. As well as working directly with four other Moves Team Leaders you will work alongside other Project and Museum staff including curators, conservation, registration, digitisation and data specialists’, and the Move Project management team.We are looking for responsible, results-driven individuals who are able to combine a practical and theoretical understanding of natural history collections with a project-based approach and excellent communication skills. You will lead on the day-to-day delivery of this ambitious programme, including the development and supervision of collection preparation activities, monitoring and reporting progress of work plans, and resolving or escalating issues.The role is based at South Kensington and Wandsworth. Some travel may be required to the new site at Reading from 2027.
About youThe ideal candidate will be a confident and results driven individual, who is excited to safeguard to the Museum’s unique and diverse collections through an ambitious moves programme. A strong understanding of collection management policies, procedures, documentation, and their practical implementation physically and digitally is key.We are looking for someone who embraces solving complex problems and is able to think creatively to develop innovative new processes and workflows for collection preparation. The successful candidate will be someone who is highly organised with excellent time management skills and is able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines within a complex environment.You will be a natural communicator who is able to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of seniority. To thrive in this role, you will be adept at building positive relationships across all levels of the organisation and have strong interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of successfully leading individuals or managing teams to deliver within a project-based environment.An enthusiasm for the Natural History Museum and the natural world, as well as acting as an ambassador and champion for our brand, reputation and values are essential.Thriving at the Museum: the way we workWe are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.Find out more hereWhat we offer27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)Season ticket, bicycle and rental loanLife insuranceFree admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafesWe offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai ChiHybrid workingWe are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events.
We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings.
We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.How to applyIf this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job.Closing date: 9am, 04th June 2024Interviews expected: 25th/26th June 2024Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
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