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Wednesday, 16th July 2025 |
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Job Title: |
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Head of Collections and Engagement |
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Weston Park Foundation |
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£45,000 p.a. |
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Full-Time Position |
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Shropshire, England |
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Friday, 15th August 2025 |
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Job Description |
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You will play a key role in shaping and delivering an engaging, inclusive visitor experience by leading the development, care, presentation and interpretation of Weston Park’s collections and wider Estate.
You will inspire and lead the curatorial and learning team in the development of creative and innovative ideas to support the charity’s income and deliver the Foundation’s objectives to educate, preserve and enhance the cultural and heritage assets.
Working closely with the CEO & Board of Trustees you will help shape strategic initiatives that raise the profile of the house, collections and wider estate. Your work will focus on expanding access for both existing and new, diverse audiences, while building a commercially sustainable, culturally rich programme.
This role combines curatorial leadership with strategic oversight of both formal and informal learning. You will ensure that exhibitions, events, and educational resources are imaginative, inclusive, and accessible. In collaboration with educational partners and the in-house team, you will design and deliver learning initiatives that deepen public engagement with the history and heritage of Weston Park. |
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• Great interpersonal skills, with a calm, confident, and professional manner
• Highly trustworthy and dependable
• Energetic, proactive, and driven by innovative thinking
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Decisive, with the ability to make accurate and well-judged decisions
• Confident and assertive when required, while remaining respectful
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with excellent time management
• Adaptable and flexible in response to changing priorities
• Methodical, logical, and detail-oriented in approach
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining focus and effectiveness
• Supportive and encouraging, with a positive approach to team collaboration
• Skilled at building and maintaining strong working relationships |
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Application Instructions |
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For further details regarding the role and how to apply please visit our careers webpage:
https://weston-park.com/foundation/careers-2/ |
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Contact Name: |
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Ishbel Lapper |
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07728 606222 |
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careers@weston-park.com |
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www.weston-park.com |
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Weston Park Enterprises Ltd., Estate Office, Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8LE. |
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