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Senior Collections and Exhibitions Officer, The Box

  •  South West
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes August 18, 2025
  •  Rebecca Bridgman
  •  rebecca.bridgman2@plymouth.gov.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

This dynamic senior role is central to our plans for an integrated approach to collections management & the delivery of The Box’s ambitious programme. From collections care & people management to the development & delivery of high-quality temporary exhibitions and permanent gallery displays,

Job Description

We're looking for a specialist with in-depth knowledge and experience in collections management and exhibition delivery. You will have a detailed understanding of best practice in the sector and champion innovative and progressive approaches in this area. Working as a senior member of the Collections team, you will bring skills in planning, collaboration and people management. You'll be supported by a wider team who are skilled and ambitious. We want to use The Box's collections to generate pride, promote public participation and become nationally known and locally loved. Following more than five years of critically acclaimed programming, we are hungry to grow our audiences and reputation and reimagine what a new hybrid cultural organisation can be in the 21st century.

Job Requirements

To lead on the care, conservation, storage, documentation and presentation of The Box's collection in line with professional standards and best practice, as well as organisational vision, mission and values. To plan and manage key aspects of the development and delivery of high-quality temporary exhibitions and permanent gallery redisplays. This will include install, deinstall and technical matters and to loans from external institutions and individuals. To champion and develop both internally and sector-wide, innovative and progressive approaches to collections management and exhibition development. This should include identifying and harnessing opportunities for fundraising and collaboration. To manage a team of collection and exhibition staff, as well as occasional specialist freelance personnel technical staff as required. As a specialist in collections management and exhibition delivery, to collaborate closely with senior colleagues.

Job Responsibilities

Direct management of collections and exhibitions team as well as volunteers and freelance staff.

Manage delegated budgets and generate income by applying for grants and undertaking fundraising to support project.

Collaborate with Head of Collections and Programme, Senior Curator and Senior Archivist to develop collections, exhibitions and displays that are relevant and reflective of The Box's vision, mission and values.

Oversee collections management, including monitoring and movement, display and storage, including any loans, meeting Museum and Archive Service Accreditation Standards and requirements of the Government Indemnity Scheme.

Oversee the management and maintenance of collections documentation and databases, both physically and digitally, promoting sharing and democratisation with the widest possible audience.

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How to Apply

via Plymouth City Council recruitment website

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