Collections & Exhibitions Manager (Maternity Cover)

Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local heritage service in Guildford is seeking a Collections and Exhibitions Manager for maternity cover. This role involves managing a collection of over 100,000 objects and overseeing exhibitions across multiple attractions. The successful candidate will need a proactive approach to work and experience in a managerial position. The salary ranges from £42,276 to £49,755 for a fixed-term contract of 10 to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and supporting a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection of over 100,000 objects.
• Oversee exhibitions and activities programme across four attractions.
• Deliver curated exhibitions, collections care and development, loans in/out.
• Maintain all relevant industry standards.
• Responsible for the relocation of off-site stores in summer 2026.
• Rationalise and dispose of objects according to policies and standards.
• Handle logistics for moving the collection to new stores.
• Directly manage two direct reports.

Skills

Proactive and flexible working style

Ability to work across sites and workstreams

Friendly attitude

Job description

A local heritage service in Guildford is seeking a Collections and Exhibitions Manager for maternity cover. This role involves managing a collection of over 100,000 objects and overseeing exhibitions across multiple attractions. The successful candidate will need a proactive approach to work and experience in a managerial position. The salary ranges from £42,276 to £49,755 for a fixed-term contract of 10 to 12 months.