Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? This is an excellent opportunity to work at the magnificent Museum of the Order of St John, which is an accredited museum in the heart of London.

The Collections Inventory Assistant will play a vital role in improving the care, documentation and accessibility of the Museum’s rich and varied collections. Under the guidance of the Curator, you will carry out a meticulous inventory of objects displayed and stored at St John’s Gate in Clerkenwell, London. This is a full-time 12 month fixed-term position.

The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS discounts, life assurance, eye care and mental health and wellbeing tools. It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work-life balance and be recognised for the great work that you do.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About you:

• Experience of working in museums, historic buildings or other cultural venues
• Understanding of preventative collections care in museum collections
• Ability to follow processes and procedures with care and precision

About the Role:

• Undertake an inventory of the collections both on display and in store
• Examine and document the condition of each object
• Take digital record photographs of objects and store and label images accurately
• Attend regular meetings with the wider Museum team and provide progress reports​

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

Application Closing Date: 20/03/2022
Interview Date: 25/03/2022

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.