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Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Rotherham Museums, Arts & Heritage, RMBC

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes October 2, 2025
  •  Lisa Howarth
  •  Lisa.Howarth@Rotherham.gov.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Description

Our service relies on a well-managed museum collection which is cared for to professional standards, better understood and accessible to our communities. Our Collections and Exhibitions Manager will have an eye for detail to ensure our collections are properly documented and care for with robust policies, plans and procedures. Managing a dynamic collections team, they motivate and inspire, setting achievable team priorities and monitoring progress. As part of the leadership team, our Collections and Exhibitions Manager will foster agile working across teams to ensure collections are accessible and relevant.

A creative collaborator, our Collections and Exhibitions Manager will oversee an ambitious programme of temporary exhibitions and associated creative programme. We are looking for an excellent communicator who will bring together different teams, artists, community collaborators and partners to explore thought-provoking Rotherham stories. Our Collections and Exhibitions Manager will also be involved in consultation and development of permanent galleries at Clifton Park Museum.

Job Requirements

The Collections and Exhibitions Manager will have:

  • Significant practical knowledge and experience of managing varied collections within museums
  • Knowledge and experience of developing professional policies, plans and procedures to required accreditation standard.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team, set priorities, and motivate staff.
  • Experience of project management in relation to museum collections
  • Knowledge and experience of developing large scale and high quality exhibitions within both museum and community settings
  • Proven experience and track record of managing budgets and developing successful funding bids
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and develop long term relationships with communities and collaborators.

Job Responsibilities

The Community Engagement Manager will:

  • Be responsible for the effective management of the Rotherham Collection and the York and Lancaster Regimental Collection adhering to policies, procedures and profession accreditation standards.
  • Develop and implement collections management policies, plans and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Oversee the physical care of the collection, including storage, preservation, and documentation, in accordance with accreditation standards.
  • Lead on the development and delivery of a programme of high-quality and thought-provoking temporary exhibitions and associated creative programmes in collaboration with creatives, communities and partners.

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How to Apply

For more information or to arrange an informal conversation please contact Lisa Howarth at: [email protected]

To apply visit https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/jobs-careers and search for Collections and Exhibtions Manager.

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