Heritage Collections Manager

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Burberry Full time
About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing archive assets, identifying signs of material instability, and meticulously documenting observations. They will also conduct preservation activities with specialist equipment and prepare detailed condition reports.

In addition, you will assist with design loan requests, ensuring proper retrieval, storage, and handling of archive assets. You will maintain accurate archive records, support digitisation, and oversee cataloguing, sorting, and labelling of collections.

You will update documentation, create packing lists, and compile necessary contact sheets and information. Occasionally, you may handle personal deliveries of archive assets and coordinate administrative tasks such as transport bookings.



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