Heritage Collections Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Scouts Association Full time

We're seeking a Heritage Collections Coordinator to join our passionate team at The Scouts Association


The Heritage Services' mission is to create enabling environments where users can discover and be inspired by the story of Scouting.


In this role, you'll coordinate the management of the Heritage Collection to best professional standards, focusing on donations, reviewing, and making recommendations for rationalisation.


You'll ensure the assets are documented, stored, and cared for to enable the Collection to be accessible for audience engagement through displays, exhibitions, and loans.


This is a permanent position with a competitive salary of £29,486 per annum, and you'll work 35 hours a week.


You'll be responsible for supervising Heritage Volunteers and work closely with staff and volunteer colleagues from across the organisation.


As a Heritage Collections Coordinator, you'll help us add to the stories of Scouting's history and create the heritage of the future.



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