Interpretation Manager

Food Museum; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A historical heritage institution in the UK is looking for an experienced museum professional to oversee public programs and manage teams. Responsibilities include developing engaging exhibitions and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess strong research skills and a deep knowledge of history. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and presents an opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced museum professional committed to the Food Museum’s mission.
• Good general knowledge of history, ideally including food history.
• Solid understanding of research including historical source interrogation.
• Ability to write cogently and accessibly.
• Organised, detail-minded with good people skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Collections and Learning teams to develop a public program.
• Lead the delivery of two new permanent exhibitions.
• Collaborate with staff and external teams to manage new exhibitions.
• Undertake content and object research and grow partnerships.

Skills

Museum professional experience

Knowledge of history

Research skills

Writing skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Salary / Fee: From £38,000 to £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Closing Date: 21/9/25

How to apply: Complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form available from our website.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Collections and Learning teams to develop and deliver a varied and focused public programme, with direct line management responsibility for three staff and overall management of a wider team of 15.


• Lead on the delivery of two new permanent exhibitions at the Food Museum, building on work already done during the development stage of our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project.


• Collaborate with staff, an external exhibition designer and the architectural team to procure and project manage the new exhibitions.


• Undertake content and object research, grow partnerships, write text, commission AV and champion accessible and inclusive design.

Qualifications

• Experienced museum professional who is committed to the Food Museum’s mission and has the imagination and initiative to create engaging interpretation.


• Good general knowledge of history, ideally including food history.


• Solid understanding of research, including how to interrogate and use historical sources.


• Ability to write cogently and accessibly.


• Organised, detail-minded and able to drive forward change; good people skills, collaboration and the ability to deliver supportive challenge; willingness to get hands-on with practical tasks.

Additional information

The full Job Description can be read here.

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