Join the Team
Interested in working for the Wallace Collection? See a list of current jobs and opportunities, and how to apply, below. We look forward to hearing from you.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
FORMAL LEARNING COORDINATOR
RETAIL ASSISTANT
COLLECTIONS REGISTRAR
EVENTS OFFICER
ABOUT THE WALLACE COLLECTION
The Wallace Collection is a collection of the fine and decorative arts formed in the eighteenth and nineteenth century by four successive Marquesses of Hertford and the 4th Marquess’s heir Sir Richard Wallace. It was left to the British Nation in 1897 and opened as a national museum in June 1900 in Hertford House, a grade II listed building in central London. It is managed by a Director who reports to a board of Trustees appointed by the Prime Minister and is financed by a combination of grant-in-aid from central government and self-generated income; the museum receives around 450,000 visitors per year.
The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
FORMAL LEARNING COORDINATOR
Full Time, Permanent Contract
To support the delivery of creative learning programmes for primary and secondary students, and teachers. This includes coordinating programme implementation digitally, onsite and through outreach in schools. The role is primarily focussed on administration and logistics, with opportunity to contribute to delivery where feasible.
For a full breakdown of the role please see the job brief below.
How to Apply:
Please complete the Application form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, following the links provided. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight Sunday 31 October 2021.
Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.
Interviews for the role will take place on either 8 or 9 November 2021. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.
Start date: Mid-December 2021 or Early January 2022
Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check.
The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Formal Learning Coordinator Full Job Brief
The Wallace Collection Application Form Formal Learning Coordinator
RETAIL ASSISTANT
Full Time, Permanent Contract
We are looking for a Retail Assistant with the core mission of delivering the highest standard of customer service to all visitors. The Retail Assistant is welcoming, informative and engaged with the Collection and all it has to offer. As a brand ambassador the Retail Assistant ensures that the stories about the Collection, exhibitions and merchandise are known to all visitors. Taking a proactive dialogue with visitors, the goal is to raise revenue for the Collection through retail purchases and donations maximising all income and fundraising opportunities.
For a full breakdown of the role please see the job brief below.
How to Apply:
Please complete the Application form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, following the links provided. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight 31 October 2021.
Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.
Interviews for the role will take place on 9 November 2021. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.
Start Date: December
Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check.
The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Retail Assistant Full Job Brief
COLLECTIONS REGISTRAR
Full Time, Two Year Fixed-Term Contract
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Collection Registrar from a registrar or collection management background, to lead primarily on a nascent Loans Out programme at the Wallace Collection. The job holder will also undertake collection management duties when applicable.
The Collection Registrar will be responsible for leading, establishing, implementing and maintaining the highest standards of best practice for loans out, making sure condition reports, packing, travel arrangements, insurance and documentation are properly managed.
You will work as part of the Wallace Collection’s Collection Care team and special project teams to ensure the timely delivery of the loan out programme and collections care management.
You will need a commitment to change and continued improvement — the post holder will be required to shape this new role as the position and department develops.
For a full breakdown of the role please see the job brief below.
How to Apply:
Please complete the Application form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, following the links provided. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight Sunday 7 November 2021.
Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.
Interviews for the role will take place on 22 November 2021. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.
Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and 3 year pre-employment check.
The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Collections Registrar Full Job Brief
The Wallace Collection Application Form Collections Registrar
EVENTS OFFICER
Full Time, Permanent Contract
To work with the Venue Hire team to generate income through securing and delivering a proportion of the target number of events and commercial filming and photography projects necessary to meet ambitious income targets, whilst maintaining the highest of standards in customer and collections care.
For a full breakdown of the role please see the job brief below.
How to Apply:
Please complete the Application form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, following the links provided. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight Friday 19 November 2021.
Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.
Interviews for the role will take place on either 2/3 December. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.
Start date: Late December/Early January
Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check.
The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
