Heritage Collection Director (Hybrid)

The HEINEKEN Company; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

1-year contract

20 vacation days + 10 extra days

Remote work up to 2 days/week

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Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company is seeking a visionary Heritage Collection Manager to safeguard and bring HEINEKEN’s heritage to life across archives, stories, and digital media. You will lead the Heineken Collection, connect historical insights to current business priorities, and collaborate with Marketing, Brands, and Corporate Affairs to create engaging experiences.

With 3-5 years in a similar role and a Master’s in Art History, you will guide a small team, develop exhibitions, and translate strategy

Qualifications

• Master Degree, preferably in (Art) History.
• 3-5 year experience required in a similar role.
• People management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with archives and filing systems.
• Affinity with history and cultural heritage.
• Ability to develop creative exhibition concepts and translate them to concrete plans.
• Ability to build national and international networks.
• Experience in digital information management.
• Strong communication & presentation skills.
• English & Dutch (fluent in speaking, reading & writing).

Responsibilities

• Set direction and strategy for the Heineken Collection, align with General Manager HEX, Collection Board members and EB Heineken Group.
• Strategic Heritage & Storytelling: Act as the guardian and translator of HEINEKEN's heritage, connecting insights to business priorities.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Corporate Affairs and Brand teams to leverage heritage as source of inspiration and authenticity.
• Develop compelling narratives that strengthen HEINEKEN's brands and culture across audiences.
• Ensure HEINEKEN's heritage remains relevant in strategic initiatives and activations.
• Translate strategy into an operational plan and lead a team of around 5 subordinates.
• Identify, acquire, manage and present Heineken Heritage; maintain and expand archives and collections.
• Conduct research and compose publications; organize activations around collections.
• Work with HEX MT and HEX employees on strategy and activations.
• Provide information for research into beer and business history.

Skills

People management

Archives experience

Digital information management

Storytelling

Communication & presentation

Education

Master's degree in Art History

Job description

The HEINEKEN Company is seeking a visionary Heritage Collection Manager to safeguard and bring HEINEKEN’s heritage to life across archives, stories, and digital media. You will lead the Heineken Collection, connect historical insights to current business priorities, and collaborate with Marketing, Brands, and Corporate Affairs to create engaging experiences.

With 3-5 years in a similar role and a Master’s in Art History, you will guide a small team, develop exhibitions, and translate strategy