Heritage Archive Lead — Collections & Preservation

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Collections management

Heritage knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

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,