Head of Movement & Storage, IWM Duxford, Imperial War Museum

Join IWM as Head of Movement and Storage!

Lead our Collections Care department in managing the team responsible for the storage and transit of collections across all IWM branches. This role is crucial to the success of our Collections Care work, public programme, access requirements, commercial activities, learning events, and Masterplan projects. You will collaborate with collections professionals and build strong relationships with colleagues in Estates, Projects and Sustainability, and Operations to represent the needs of the collection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile and maintain data on dynamic factors affecting our storage needs, such as collections development, preservation information, legislative changes, masterplanning requirements, and sustainability targets.
• Oversee hazardous and licensed collections, ensuring compliance and regular checks.
• Collaborate with Collections Management to contribute to the development of museum plans and policies.
• Work closely with Conservation, Preservation, and Visual Resources to streamline workflows.

The ideal Head of Movement & Storage candidate will have a background in Collections Care and knowledge of Collections Management best practices, including managing risks associated with materials like asbestos, drugs, firearms, human tissue, and radioactivity. They will have been responsible for teams with high operational impact; have proficiency in using systems such as Axiell Collections Management and Microsoft Excel; as well as proven experience in line management, budget management, and liaising with senior and executive leadership teams.

A fantastic opportunity for a seasoned collections care professional looking for a new career challenge.

Please note this whilst this role is based at IWM Duxford, frequent travel between our London and Duxford sites is involved.

For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description.