Heritage Collections Manager: Exhibitions & Engagement

The Mercers' Company; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

The Mercers' Company, a historic City of London livery company, seeks a Collections Manager for its Heritage Team. You will manage acquisitions, cataloguing, care and interpretation of the collection, and oversee exhibitions and audience engagement in Mercers' Hall.

You will coordinate loans and research projects, working with colleagues to develop innovative displays and educational experiences for Members and visitors.

Formación

• Experience with varied heritage collections and exhibitions.
• Ability to manage research projects to deadlines and budgets.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee acquisitions, accessioning, cataloguing, care and interpretation of the collection.
• Plan and deliver temporary exhibitions and displays within Mercers' Hall education spaces.
• Coordinate display of heritage objects and artworks, ensuring conservation and environmental needs.
• Manage loans from external lenders; maintain records, audits and insurance correspondence.
• Develop scoping, consultations and audience-engagement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Collection management

Exhibitions planning

Research project management

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Museum studies / collections management degree

Descripción del empleo

The Mercers' Company, a historic City of London livery company, seeks a Collections Manager for its Heritage Team. You will manage acquisitions, cataloguing, care and interpretation of the collection, and oversee exhibitions and audience engagement in Mercers' Hall.

You will coordinate loans and research projects, working with colleagues to develop innovative displays and educational experiences for Members and visitors.