Content & Collections Senior Manager / Philanthropic Entity

Major Tasks

Roles & Responsibilities

Content Development and Interpretation:

• Lead the development of a content strategy for both the Royal Museums and Royal Library, focusing on creating engaging narratives and themes that reflect the Royal Foundation’s history and cultural significance.
• Collaborate with the Curation and Design Team to provide content direction for exhibitions, ensuring that the collections are presented in innovative and meaningful ways.
• Work with the Specialized Library Team to develop content frameworks for research materials, thematic collections, and public-facing library programs.
• Oversee the creation of interpretive materials, such as catalogs, publications, and online resources, to complement the museums and library offerings.

Collection Strategy and Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive collections strategy for both the Royal Museums and Royal Library, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission and vision.
• Identify, locate, and negotiate the acquisition of scattered royal assets, including artifacts, rare books, manuscripts, documents, photographs, and other culturally significant materials.
• Establish ethical and legal protocols for the acquisition and transfer of assets, ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices.
• Plan for the long-term care and management of the collections, considering conservation, storage, and accessibility needs.

Documentation, Cataloging, and Metadata:

• Oversee the creation of a centralized cataloging system for all assets, ensuring accurate documentation and metadata creation for both physical and digital collections.
• Ensure all collection items are documented according to international standards (e.g., MARC for library materials, museum cataloging standards).
• Collaborate with the Specialized Library Team to harmonize library-specific cataloging processes with broader content and collection management efforts.
• Develop workflows for tracking provenance, condition reports, and acquisition records for all collection items.
• Work closely with the content team in the foundation and be the focal point for content and collection.

Digitization and Digital Content Planning:

• Design and oversee the digitization strategy for the Royal Library and Royal Museums, focusing on creating accessible, high-quality digital records of the collection.
• Work closely with the Operational Planning Team to procure and implement digitization technologies and platforms.
• Develop content frameworks for digital storytelling, ensuring that digitized materials are presented cohesively and meaningfully for both academic and public audiences.
• Plan for the integration of digitized assets into online platforms and future digital exhibitions.

Preservation and Conservation Planning:

• Develop and implement a preservation and conservation plan for physical and digital assets, ensuring the long-term protection and accessibility of the collections.
• Identify and prioritize items requiring immediate conservation or specialized care, working with external conservation experts when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Operational Planning Team to ensure storage and environmental conditions meet international preservation standards.

Qualifications Required:

Advanced degree in Museum Studies, Archival Science, Library Science, Cultural Heritage Management, Art History, or a related field.

Years of Experience: 7 years of experience

Required Skills:

1. Project Leadership: Demonstrated skill in managing complex projects, including digitization and acquisition efforts.
2. Collaborative Mindset: Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve shared goals.
3. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with collection management systems (CMS), digitization tools, and metadata standards.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.