Art Collections Manager

Alchemy are proud to be working alongside a prestigious company based in Dubai, responsible for a prominent artwork collection. This individual will oversee the artwork maintenance, documentation and conservation using strong communication skills and having extensive knowledge in the sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee collection maintenance including care and preservation for a range of items such as artwork, artefacts, and documents.
• Monitor handling of items, development of custom mounts when needed and object labelling.
• Documentation and cataloguing, including maintaining detailed records, entering data into the Collections Management Database and developing condition reports with images.
• Managing inventory with regular and spot checks to ensure reliable reports.
• Overseeing conservation by collaborating with relevant professionals, conducting visual inspections and flagging concerns if required.
• Establishing security and risk compliance by implementing security protocols to ensure the collection is secure.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Art History, Library Science, Museum Studies or other related fields.
• In-depth understanding of cataloguing standards, conservation principles, security protocols and suitable practices.
• Proficient in collection management software.
• Strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills.