At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage temporary exhibitions and cultural events, oversee long-term loans and displays.
- Company: Wentworth Woodhouse is a historic site focused on art and culture in the north of England.
- Benefits: Join a dynamic team celebrating the 10th anniversary of a significant restoration project.
- Other info: The role supports the Cultural Strategy published in 2023.
- Why this job: Be part of establishing Wentworth Woodhouse as a cultural centre with exciting programming.
- Qualifications: Experience in registrar practice, collections management, and knowledge of Museum Accreditation is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Wentworth Woodhouse has been described as the greatest and most challenging historic restoration for a generation. As we approach our 10th anniversary, a new role as Registrar and Exhibitions Manager has been created to support the management and delivery of our dynamic programming and historic displays. This will ensure we are able to deliver the ambitions of our Cultural Strategy, published in 2023, and establish Wentworth Woodhouse as a centre for great art and culture in the north of England.
We're looking for an experienced registrar and exhibitions professional to manage the practical delivery of our temporary exhibitions and cultural events. The post-holder will also manage long-term loans and facilitate displays within the historic interiors of owned and loaned collections. A sound knowledge and demonstrable experience of Registrar practice, collections management and administration, as well as an understanding of the Museum Accreditation scheme are essential. This is a varied and exciting new role as we take Wentworth Woodhouse forward into the next decade.
About you:
- Practical and organised, with a strong interest in collections care and access, accurate documentation and best practice.
- Confident in the legal framework of lending and wider collections management, fine art insurance and indemnity schemes.
- A confident team‐player.
Registrar and Exhibitions Manager in Sheffield employer: Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust
Wentworth Woodhouse is dedicated to historic restoration and cultural programming. Located in the north of England, it aims to be a leading centre for art. The team is passionate about collections care and access, ensuring best practices in exhibitions.
Contact Details:
Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust Recruitment Team
