Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, customers and communities. Founded in 1856, Burberry is a purposeful, values-driven brand committed to being a force for good, creating sustainable luxury, driving industry change and championing communities.

We are seeking an Archive Collections Manager to safeguard and shape one of Burberry’s most valuable assets: our archive collection. This role combines collections expertise, operational leadership and stakeholder collaboration to ensure the archive continues to inspire creativity, support the business and preserve Burberry’s heritage for future generations.

As Archive Collections Manager, you will oversee the care, movement and development of a diverse collection spanning garments, accessories, objects, paper and film. Working closely with teams across Design, Product, Creative and Brand Protection, you will enable access to the collection while ensuring the highest standards of preservation, governance and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include leading the management, preservation and audit of Burberry’s archive collections to protect and maintain assets at the highest standards; overseeing acquisitions, conservation activities and archive replicas in collaboration with internal and external partners; driving efficient archive operations including collections management systems, policies, procedures and risk mitigation across multiple locations; partnering with stakeholders to provide expert collections guidance and research support; managing archive logistics, shipments and storage projects ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements; and leading and developing the Archive Assistant while fostering collaboration with archive teams and partners across locations.

Experience
Proven experience in collections management within an archive, museum, heritage or related environment. Strong knowledge of collections management systems and confidence managing collection data and processes.

About you
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple projects and deliver to deadlines. Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group. A collaborative and solution-focused approach, with the confidence to work independently and make informed decisions. Genuine interest in heritage, craftsmanship and the luxury fashion industry, with a commitment to safeguarding collections for future generations.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in collections management and archive operations are essential.