Archive Collections Manager

Burberry; Greater London; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Burberry is seeking an Archive Collections Manager to safeguard and shape one of its most valuable assets: the archive collection. This role combines collections expertise, operational leadership and stakeholder collaboration to ensure the archive continues to inspire creativity, support the business and preserve Burberry’s heritage for future generations.

You will lead preservation, acquisitions, and risk management across archive locations, working with Design, Product and Brand Protection,

Competenze

• Experience in collections management within an archive, museum or heritage setting.
• Strong knowledge of collections management systems and data handling.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with deadline-driven delivery.
• Collaborative, independent decision-making and heritage-focused mindset.
• Interest in luxury fashion heritage preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead management, preservation and audit of Burberry’s archive collections.
• Oversee acquisitions, conservation, and replicas with partners.
• Drive archive operations, CMS, policies and risk plans across locations.
• Partner with Design, Product, Styling and Brand Protection for guidance.
• Manage archive logistics, shipments and storage within regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop the Archive Assistant and archive teams.

Conoscenze

Collections management

Heritage knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication

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Introduction

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an Archive Collections Manager to help safeguard and shape one of Burberry’s most valuable assets: our archive collection. This role combines collections expertise, operational leadership and stakeholder collaboration to ensure our archive continues to inspire creativity, support the business and preserve Burberry’s heritage for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management, preservation and audit of Burberry’s archive collections, ensuring assets are protected and maintained to the highest standards.
• Oversee collection acquisitions, conservation activities and archive replicas, collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Drive efficient archive operations, including collections management systems, policies, procedures and risk mitigation plans across multiple archive locations.
• Partner with stakeholders across Design, Product, Styling, Brand Protection and other business functions to provide expert collections guidance and research support.
• Manage archive logistics, shipments and storage projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements.
• Lead and develop the Archive Assistant while fostering effective collaboration with archive teams and partners across locations.

Personal Profile

• Proven experience in collections management within an archive, museum, heritage or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of collections management systems and confidence managing collection data and processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple projects and deliver to deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach, with the confidence to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Genuine interest in heritage, craftsmanship and the luxury fashion industry, with a commitment to safeguarding collections for future generations.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.