Senior Photographer, British MUSEUM

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• Department:
  Collection Documentation and Registration
• Hours:
  
  Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working Type:
  On-site
• Salary: £35,928 per annum

• Produce professional quality photography and deliver assignments to deadline
• Advanced operation of professional studio equipment and lighting
• Observe and employ best practice in all aspects of collections security and object handling
• Process images as per photography and imaging workflow procedures and apply professional digital standards
• Knowledge of 3D processes, infrared, ultraviolet and timelapse photography techniques are desirable

• You will have excellent photographic and studio skills having gained relevant experience in similar studio environments and organisations.
• Planning and time management skills with a flexible approach and excellent communication skills, ideally with previous line management experience. You will also be able to evidence:
• A formal professional qualification in photography, degree or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of photographic processes and technologies
• Practical understanding of digital capture and colour management
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop, Capture One and other industry standard software

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
• Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more here)
• Complimentary exhibition tickets
• Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
• Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
• Interest‑free travel loans and rental deposit loans
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
• 1 hour paid lunch break
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Discounts on gift shop purchases

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

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The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.

We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated in line with their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

* Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants*

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre‑employment screening of Civil Servants.