Website RPO Recruitment
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Job Description
A leading financial services organisation is looking for an experienced Art & Heritage Manager with strong expertise in heritage management, archival preservation, and cultural asset governance to oversee the organisation’s art and heritage portfolio.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, preserving institutional history, and driving best-practice conservation and curation of heritage and art assets while supporting strategic cultural upliftment initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Oversee collection management, archival processes, and preventative conservation of heritage and art assets.
Ensure proper accessioning, documentation, and preservation of institutional historical materials.
Manage restorative and stabilisation treatments to prevent deterioration of artefacts and documents.
Conduct research and stakeholder engagement with internal and external heritage partners and donors.
Advise internal stakeholders on heritage best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain policies, protocols, and governance frameworks for heritage asset management.
Ensure compliance with national heritage legislation and relevant cultural heritage standards.
Oversee management of art collections, including curation, conservation, and cataloguing activities.
Manage departmental budgeting, vendor relationships, and operational planning for heritage functions.
Support and ensure effective functioning of the Art and Heritage Committee in line with governance requirements.
Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of heritage and cultural initiatives within the organisation.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in Social Sciences, History, Heritage Studies, Archaeology, Arts, or related field.
3–6 years’ relevant experience in heritage, archival, museum, or cultural asset management.
1–2 years’ management or supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of heritage management, archival practices, and museology principles.
Knowledge of applicable legislation and standards (e.g., National Heritage Resources Act, museum guidelines, international charters).
Experience in budgeting, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong analytical, governance, and compliance orientation with attention to detail.
Professional membership in relevant heritage or museum associations (advantageous).
Closing Date 22 June 2026
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