At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and curate heritage collections, creating engaging exhibitions and displays.
- Company: Join The Mercers Company, a historic philanthropic organisation in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and the chance to shape cultural experiences.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and diverse environment.
- Why this job: Bring history to life and inspire others through innovative heritage interpretation.
- Qualifications: Degree in museum studies or collections management; experience with exhibitions required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Mercers Company is looking for a Collections Manager to join our small Heritage Team and support the delivery of the Company’s Heritage Strategy. The anticipated start date is January 2027.
The post holder will be responsible for the acquisition, accessioning, cataloguing, care, display and interpretation of the Company's heritage collections, ensuring that objects are used to inform, educate and inspire members, staff and other stakeholders. This will include undertaking research, scoping and consultation activities, as well as developing and implementing new areas of work and audience engagement initiatives.
The post holder will oversee all aspects of curatorial practice, with particular responsibility for planning and delivering temporary exhibitions and displays within the Company's new education and engagement spaces. These will be developed in creative, innovative and accessible ways to engage both Company Members and visitors to Mercers' Hall.
The role will also oversee the selection and display of heritage objects and artworks as part of the general furnishing and decoration of Mercers' Hall, ensuring that presentation, conservation requirements and environmental conditions are appropriately considered. In addition, the post holder will manage loans from external institutions and private lenders, maintaining accurate records, conducting audits, updating insurers and ensuring that all required documentation, environmental monitoring data and reporting are provided in a timely manner and in accordance with loan agreements.
Job Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
- You will have experience of working with varied collections and a strong track record in delivering exhibitions, displays and engaging heritage interpretation.
- You will bring excellent interpersonal skills and experience of managing research projects to agreed deadlines and budgets, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- You will have a degree or postgraduate qualification in museum studies or collections management, or equivalent qualifications or experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring the Company's rich heritage to life and help shape exhibitions and displays for others to experience.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this role to: [email protected] by 8 December 2026 5:00pm GMT. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please contact a member of the HR Team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse environment.
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