Collections Management Officer

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12 Months)
Closing Date: 11.59pm, 28 January 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face

This role is subject to -

• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the “Our Town Hall” team, delivering a once-in-a-lifetime project for the city of Manchester. Work has been underway to restore and refurbish the Grade 1-listed Town Hall since 2017. You will play an important part in the final phase of the project, ensuring the Town Hall collections are ready for the reopening of the building.

The Collections Management Officer plays a key role in the documentation and management of the unique Town Hall collection, which includes furniture, sculpture, paintings and social history material. You will create and maintain records on the collections management system. You will work closely with the existing Collections Management Officer and Collections Officer to improve the packing and storage of the collection in preparation for its return to the Town Hall, ensuring all items are documented.

You will also help supervise volunteers and contractors, as required.

The role is based at our stores in Swinton, Manchester with some work at the Town Hall Extension and the Town Hall building site.

For more information, or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Diana Hepworth, Collections Officer: dian

As part of a fast-moving project, you will have a flexible approach to your work, and you will respond positively to change. You will have excellent organisational and time-management skills. You will have a problem-solving approach to your work and will be confident working both independently and as part of a team.

The role of Collections Management Officer requires good written and oral communication skills, and you will be able to adapt your style to suit different audiences. You will be confident when communicating with a variety of stakeholders, volunteers and when responding to public enquiries about the collection.

You will have knowledge of the principles of collections management to a museum standard, and you will have experience of using a collections management database. You will be experienced in the safe handling and movement of collections and will have a good understanding of collections care standards.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We “own it” and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• Buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
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