Head of Interpretation and Collections

Head of Interpretation and Collections

Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Pay rate: c£48,000 per annum
Contact: Permanent, Full-time
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 25th February 2024

Our client is looking for a new Head of Interpretation and Collections. This exciting role will provide inspirational leadership to the Interpretation and Collections Care teams and support them in the development of inclusive, creative and audience-focused Interpretation and Collections care.

The collections and stories are at the core of everything they do. You will be instrumental in creating an unforgettable visitor experience by delivering audience-focused Interpretation and increased access to their designated collection.

What are the duties?

• Lead cross-departmental teams to deliver inclusive and participatory interpretation interventions that support collections access.
• Develop sustainable solutions for collections care, storage, digitisation, conservation, monitoring, and assessment.
• Develop a strategic approach to the Museum's collecting policy to inform acquisitions, disposals, site developments, public programmes, staff training and increasing the sum of knowledge of the client.
• Deliver high-quality, inclusive and historically accurate research and content for interpretation projects and programmes including living interpretation, performance, publications, exhibitions, formal and informal learning, online content, and events.

What are they looking for?

• Experience in delivering Interpretation and Collections care in a physical environment.
• Substantial experience in developing interpretative content for target audiences, utilising creative and inclusive approaches to storytelling.
• A collaborative work ethic and ability to influence and negotiate with people
• Experience in successfully managing and developing external relationships and partnership-working.
• Strong people management experience and ability to get the best from a team.
• A creative and pragmatic thinker.

Who are they?

Our client is an award-winning open-air museum. Throughout a 46-year history, their aim has always been clear. They ensure that the revolutionary story of the Our clients industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.

What can you expect?

Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations.

• Opportunity to learn new skills.
• Competitive rewards & benefits.
• Supportive & inclusive work culture
• Positive attitude to work-life balance.

What are you waiting for? Begin your Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. They are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Benefits:

Access to our clients 26 Acre Site – Generous Annual Leave Allowance – Contributory Pension Scheme – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Retail Discounts via Online Rewards Portal – Discounted Membership with Sandwell Leisure Trust – Complimentary Entry Passes  – Staff Discount Scheme – Free On-site Parking – Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay – Payment of Professional Subscriptions - Free Flu Jabs

You may have experience in the following: Alternative job titles for the Head of Interpretation and Collections may include Director of Interpretive Programs, Collections Manager, Curatorial Director, Chief Curator, Interpretation and Collections Coordinator, Museum Programs and Collections Head.

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