Collections Review Manager - Freelance

Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local heritage organization in Greater London is seeking two Collection Review Managers to manage and catalogue the Museum Collection. This role involves developing a new Collections Policy, ensuring comprehensive cataloguing, and assessing options for collection relocation or redistribution. Candidates should have professional qualifications in Museum and Collection Management, with strong communication and project management skills. This role is part of an 18-month project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Museum and Collection Management or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK Museum Policy and best practices.
• Track record in developing Collection Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of a long-term Collections Strategy.
• Catalogue the Museum Collection comprehensively.
• Manage resources related to Collections movement and documentation.

Skills

Museum Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of UK Museum Policy

Facilitation Skills

Education

Professional qualifications in Museum and Collection Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking 2 Collection Review Managers to fully understand and catalogue the Museum Collection for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This will include the development of a new Collections Policy, identifying key aspects of the collection that are relevant to the policy and ensuring it is fully catalogued. They will then assess the options of deaccessioning, relocations or redistributions. This is an 18-month project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). They will report to a project manager and be supported by the existing team and volunteers at the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, who manage the Collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of a long-term Collections Strategy, in line with the objectives of the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust and the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
• Ensure the collection is relevant, manageable and representative supporting public engagement and long-term stewardship.
• Catalogue the Collection.
• Lead and deliver a structured programme of Collections transition activities in support of museum's redevelopment, ensuring the safe, ethical and documented movement, review and potential disposal of collection items in accordance with best practice and national standards.
• Develop, deliver and report on a comprehensive Collections transition plan, aligned to key project milestones.
• Manage resources, timelines and risks related to Collections movement, storage, and documentation.
• Maintain clear project documentation and contribute to evaluation, impact reporting, and NLHF requirements.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Museum and Collection Management or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Museum Policy, MA Code of Ethics, Spectrum Procedures and Accreditation.
• Track record of developing and implementing successful Collection Strategies.
• Previous involvement in heritage or cultural projects, preferably NLHF-funded.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of collections care, conservation and environmental planning.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of leading a major collections transformation project.
• Experience of diverse communities to shape collections.
• Understanding of sector-wide debates on decolonisation, repatriation and inclusive collecting.