Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Hybrid working basis with a mix of on-site and remote work

Salary
£30,316 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about preserving history and enhancing access to heritage collections? The UK Parliament is seeking a Heritage Collections Information Assistant to join the Strategic Estates team, supporting the professional management of three nationally and internationally significant collections: the Parliamentary Art Collection, Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts, and Architectural Fabric. In this role, you'll play a key part in improving and streamlining collection documentation, supporting data cleansing and preparation for migration to a new Collections Management System (CMS). You will work both independently and collaboratively across the Parliamentary Estate and storage facilities, ensuring information is accurate, standardised, and aligned with SPECTRUM documentation standards.

Why Join Us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year, enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%, flexible working options including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns, and a supportive and inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity and development.

Experience
- Working with collections documentation in a museum, historic building or heritage institution
- Using heritage sector collections management software
- Strong understanding of documentation standards (SPECTRUM) across diverse object types

About You
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of data accurately
- Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- Understanding of rights management principles
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated, but relevant experience and a passion for heritage and collections management are essential.