Collections Manager

• Full time
• 40k-50k

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 "> published - Tue, 03 Nov 2026

Job Summary

The Mercers Company is looking for a Collections Manager to join our small Heritage Team and support the delivery of the Company’s Heritage Strategy. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for the acquisition, accessioning, cataloguing, care, display and interpretation of the Company's heritage collections, ensuring that objects are used to inform, educate and inspire members, staff and other stakeholders.

This will include undertaking research, scoping and consultation activities, as well as developing and implementing new areas of work and audience engagement initiatives.

The post holder will oversee all aspects of curatorial practice, with particular responsibility for planning and delivering temporary exhibitions and displays within the Company's new education and engagement spaces. These will be developed in creative, innovative and accessible ways to engage both Company Members and visitors to Mercers' Hall.

The role will also oversee the selection and display of heritage objects and artworks as part of the general furnishing and decoration of Mercers' Hall, ensuring that presentation, conservation requirements and environmental conditions are appropriately considered.

In addition, the post holder will manage loans from external institutions and private lenders, maintaining accurate records, conducting audits, updating insurers and ensuring that all required documentation, environmental monitoring data and reporting are provided in a timely manner and in accordance with loan agreements.

Job Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

You will have experience of working with varied collections and a strong track record in delivering exhibitions, displays and engaging heritage interpretation. You will bring excellent interpersonal skills and experience of managing research projects to agreed deadlines and budgets, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
You will have a degree or postgraduate qualification in museum studies or collections management, or equivalent qualifications or experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring the Company's rich heritage to life and help shape exhibitions and displays for others to experience.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Collections Manager
• Salary: 40k-50k
• Hours: Full time
• Role: Curation
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Tue, 08 Dec 2026
• Location:

  London

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Job: Collections Manager

Job: Collections Manager

Organisation: The Mercers Company

Postcode: EC2R 8AB

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this role to: (email protected) by 8 December 2026 5:00pm GMT

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please contact a member of the HR Team on /11.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse environment.

• Contact name: HR
• Contact email: (email protected)

About The Mercers Company

The Mercers’ Company is a Livery Company of the City of London. With a rich history dating back over 700 years, it is focused on being a philanthropic force for good and philanthropy is at the core of its past, present and future.

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