Project Manager: Opening up the Saltaire Collection

The Saltaire World Heritage Education Association


Job Summary

The project will establish a new collection store, improved research and working facilities and publicly accessible display spaces, giving free public access to our collection for the first time, in the heart of Saltaire. You will lead delivery from planning through to public opening.

Job Description

Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, you will coordinate all project areas, including:
design and fit-out of the store/research/display spaces
collection relocation
community co-production
stakeholder liaison, budget and risk

Job Requirements

Essential:
Proven experience delivering exhibition, heritage or cultural capital projects.
Strong project management skills, including budget control, risk management and stakeholder coordination
Experience of working with a team of volunteers
Knowledge of exhibition interpretation, co-curation or collections care
Experience of working with diverse community partners
Experience working with designers, contractors and/or exhibition fabricators
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Commitment to inclusive practice and community engagement
Understanding of best practice in collections care and storage
Understanding of best practice in collections access and interpretation, including accessible and inclusive exhibition design
Knowledge of relevant museum standards such as the Accreditation scheme and SPECTRUM collections management standard

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Project Manager: Opening up the Saltaire Collection
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job: Project Manager: Opening up the Saltaire Collection

Job: Project Manager: Opening up the Saltaire Collection

Organisation: The Saltaire World Heritage Education Association

Postcode: BD18 4PQ

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