Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust

Arts Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a team managing the Museum Collection and Archive. Responsibilities include developing a long-term Collections Strategy, leading cataloguing efforts, and ensuring project delivery according to KPIs. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications in Museum and Collection Management, experience managing teams and projects, as well as strong communication skills. Applicants should send CVs and cover letters to the provided email by 9am on 5 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK Museum Policy, MA Code of Ethics, and Spectrum Procedures.
• Experience managing a team and leading major collections projects.
• Understanding of public engagement and working with youth groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the project to agreed KPIs.
• Create and implement a long-term Collections Strategy.
• Oversee the cataloguing of the Collection and Archive.
• Manage resources, timelines and project risks.
• Produce a full evaluation report.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Knowledge of UK Museum Policy

Knowledge of collections care

Education

Professional qualifications in Museum and Collection Management

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager to manage a team to catalogue the Museum Collection and Archive. This will include the Rationalisation of the Museum Collection and digitalisation of the Archive.

The project team will include 2 Collections Managers and 2 Archivists, with support from the existing team at the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, who manage the Collection and Archive.

Job Requirements

• Professional qualifications in Museum and Collection Management, Archives or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Museum Policy, MA Code of Ethics, Spectrum Procedures and Accreditation.
• Track record of developing and implementing successfulCollection Strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of collections care, conservation and environmental planning.
• Understanding of Archives and legislation relating to them.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, funders, stakeholders, senior management.
• Experience of leading a major Collections or Archive project.
• Experience of diverse communities to shape collections.
• Understanding of public engagement and working with youth groups
• Understanding of sector-wide debates on decolonisation, repatriation and inclusive collecting.

Job Responsibilities

• To lead and deliver the project to agreed KPIs as set by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, and supported by the National Heritage Lottery Fund and the Arts Council.
• To oversee the creation and implementation of a long-term Collections Strategy, in line with the objectives of the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust and the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
• To oversee the cataloguing of the Collection and Archive.
• To support the Archivists in selection of key areas of the Archive to be digitalised and support the delivery.
• To oversee a structured programme of collections transition activities in support of museum's redevelopment, ensuring the safe, ethical and documented movement, review and potential disposal of collection items in accordance with best practice and national standards.
• Manage resources, timelines and risks related to the project.
• To produce a full evaluation report.
• To liaise with key stakeholders and represent the project

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, suitability, and approach to the role to Natalie Scriven, [e-mail] by 9am Monday 5 January 2026. Interviews w/c 12 January.

Greenwich Heritage works to ensure the future of the Royal Borough's heritage, whilst bringing that heritage to life for everyone, through exhibitions, tours, walks, and activities for all ages