Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer
West Midlands Police Museum Closing date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer shall oversee the management and care of the museums vast collection including; documentation, photographs, and objects. They shall develop and implement collections managements policies, procedures, in line with museum standards and accreditation requirements. The role also involves acquisition, loans, and disposals of collection items. The Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer shall bring our collection to life by developing exhibitions for the public, with a focus on accessibility, working alongside our engagement team and the Funding and Grants Officer.
Job Requirements
The role is a part time role, hours will be 21.54.
There can be some flexibility around whether the successful applicant will work 3 days a week or up to 5 shorter days. The working days are normally between Monday and Friday, maybe some requirement for the odd Saturday.
Please note the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the part time hours.
Based at the West Midlands Police Museum, 40 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ
Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Successful applicants will be subject to a medical assessment which may include a drug or hearing test.
Job Responsibilities
The Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer manages and cares for the museum's collection, ensuring its proper documentation, preservation, and accessibility. This includes tasks like cataloguing objects, maintaining records, monitoring environmental conditions, and developing and supporting exhibitions.
Supporting in the identification and development of grant and funding opportunities to maximise the opportunities for WMP Museum.
To be responsible for the seamless and efficient day-to-day management and preservation of the museum's collections and organising a programme of high-quality, engaging exhibitions at the museum.
Enhancing the visitor experience and journey at every opportunity, this is a vital role to support the museum tell the stories of the past while taking every opportunity to communicate important information and messaging from policing today.
Ensure the museum's collections are accessible and interpreted effectively for all audiences.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer
Job: Museum Collections and Exhibitions Officer
Organisation: West Midlands Police Museum
Postcode: B4 6BJ
How to Apply
Apply online via West Midlands Police careers website.
Application deadline 17th August, 23:59pm
- Contact email: [email protected]
About West Midlands Police Museum
Step into the unique perspective of life on both sides of the bars at our exceptional police museum, conveniently located in the heart of Birmingham. Our Victorian Lock-up, a remarkable piece of history, guarantees an unforgettable experience for everyone!