Project Manager - Freelance

Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to manage a team to fully understand and catalogue the Museum Collection and Archive for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This will include the development of a Collections Policy, Rationalisation of the Collection and identifying key areas of the Archive for digitalisation. This is an 18-month project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

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.

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.

Key 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.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 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 successful Collection 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.

Desirable:

• 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.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply now button below and include your CV and a covering message outlining your experience, suitability, and approach to the role by 9am Monday 5 January 2026. Interviews w/c 12 January.