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Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious cultural organisation to recruit a Senior Interpretation Planner (Exhibitions).

Salary: £43,317 - £47,694

Location: Bloomsbury (hybrid)

This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative interpretation plans for a programme of high-profile exhibitions and projects, helping to shape engaging, accessible and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing ambitious and creative interpretation plans for special exhibitions and other projects, shaping their overall vision, structure and key messages.
• Working collaboratively with curators, designers and project teams to develop exhibition concepts, content and visitor experiences.
• Overseeing Interpretation Managers in the delivery of interpretation plans, providing leadership, guidance and support.
• Developing briefs for digital media, graphics and other interpretive elements across exhibitions and galleries.
• Championing audience needs, ensuring visitor research and insight inform the development of exhibitions and projects.
• Translating complex curatorial research and specialist knowledge into accessible, engaging content for the public.
• Supporting the development and evaluation of interpretation approaches, ensuring projects deliver meaningful audience engagement.
• Building effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, balancing different perspectives and priorities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience of interpretation planning within a museum, gallery or heritage setting.
• Strong editorial and creative writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and engagingly.
• Experience of developing interpretation for exhibitions or temporary displays.
• Knowledge of visitor research and audience engagement.
• Proven experience of managing and motivating creative teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively.

A relevant degree is essential, with a postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies or a related discipline desirable.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the organisation, with an ambitious programme of development planned to transform the visitor experience, including new approaches to digital engagement, interpretation and audience participation.

If you are a creative and strategic interpretation professional passionate about putting audiences at the heart of cultural experiences, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.