Lloyd's Collections and Archives Manager - 7 Months FTC

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The Lloyd’s Collection and Archive is a collection of artefacts, records and artworks relating to Lloyd’s and the history of insurance. The bulk of the collection dates to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, although the oldest item dates to 1582. The collection includes a wide range of objects, furniture and modern artworks, and an important group of artefacts and letters relating to Admiral Horatio Nelson. The archive includes printed and manuscript material, photographs, and a small amount of audio visual material.

As Collections and Archives Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management and development of the collection and archive, supporting colleagues with projects involving historic artefacts, and acting as a point of authority for information and enquiries relating to the history of Lloyd’s.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating installation and deinstallation of displays marking the 40th anniversary of the Lloyd’s Building (November 2026)
• Coordinating conservation of artworks and artefacts and advising on new displays of artworks from the collection in the Lloyd’s Building (October 2026 to March 2027)
• Providing curatorial support for new displays in the Underwriting Room
• Supporting event delivery, responding to enquiries, managing conservation projects, environmental and pest monitoring, etc. (ongoing)
• Arranging the relocation of historic artefacts from Lloyd’s global offices

To deliver this role effectively you will need:

• Substantial experience of working with historic collections in heritage and/or corporate environments
• Experience of curating displays of historic artefacts and artworks
• An understanding of the conservation needs of different kinds of historic materials
• Experience of using collections management systems (preferably Axiell Collections)
• Ability to conduct historical research, and to analyse and interpret historical records
• Experience of classifying, arranging and/or cataloguing archives or museum collections
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders while championing care in the display and presentation of artefacts
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A high degree of organisation and self-motivation, with demonstrable experience of working to deadlines and/or completing projects on time

Please note, this role will not involve working with the Lloyd’s material at the Guildhall Library, which includes corporate records available to the public.

Diversity and inclusion are a focus for us – Lloyd’s aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in. One where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to achieve their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making workplace adjustments, we offer regular health and wellbeing programmes, diversity and inclusion training, employee networks, mentoring and volunteering opportunities as well as investment into your professional development.

We understand that our work/life balance is important to us all and that a hybrid of working from the office and home can offer a great level of flexibility. Flexible working forms part of a total reward approach which offers a host of other benefits over and above the standard offering (generous pension, healthcare, wellbeing etc). These include financial support for training, education & development, a benefit allowance (to spend on our flexible benefits such as gym membership, dental insurance, extra holiday or to partake in our cycle to work scheme), employee recognition scheme and various employee discount schemes.

By choosing Lloyd's, you'll be part of a team that brings together the best minds in the industry, and together with our underwriters and brokers, we create innovative, responsive solutions allowing us to share risk and solve complex problems.