Collections Interpretation Manager in City of London

Salary: £23,015 (£38,359 FTE) per annum plus £663 per annum weekend allowance and benefits

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week with flexible working plus 9 half day working at weekends

We are currently seeking a Collections Interpretation Manager, to join our Collections team at St Pauls Cathedral.

The Collections Interpretation Manager is a new role within the Collections Department that manages the use and care of the cathedral collections and information about the cathedrals history (Library, archives and objects) which will unlock the potential of the cathedrals history and collections. We are looking for a bright and creative individual who will be responsible for overseeing the development of collections-based interpretation as well as working with colleagues from across the cathedral to ensure programming for a range of audiences. They will contribute to various projects and layers of interpretation within the building, including its digital platforms; producing displays, interpretive installations, activities and events. They will be expected to manage a range of projects and priorities using excellent organisational skills, with the purpose of engaging and inspiring the public by our historical treasure trove of over 1400 years of stories to tell.

We are looking for a creative individual with sound communication and project management skills. This role requires you to have experience leading historic collections or interpretation/engagement activity in a heritage environment and a good knowledge of British history (ideally including architectural, social, political or ecclesiastical history).

We each take responsibility for our part in the Cathedrals work, looking after St Pauls for the next generation. In return youll find we are a welcoming place to work; our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A pension scheme which allows for up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service recognition
• Flu vaccinations and eye care rebates
• And as you might expect we have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme

Please note that the Cathedral is open 365 days per year, therefore willingness to work flexibly with occasional weekend and out of hours work is essential.

The individual will be in sympathy with, and in their work support, the Christian aims and mission of St Pauls Cathedral.

If you would like to be part of this team and think you are the perfect candidate for this role, please click to visit the Church of England Pathways website to apply.

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm, Wednesday 16th February 2025.