Executive Assistant to the Director

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Permanent Contract

The Executive Assistant to the Director provides high-level, proactive and confidential support to the Director of the Wallace Collection, supporting the effective operation of the Director's Office. The role acts as a key point of coordination across the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Chair of the Board of Trustees, trustees of the Wallace Collection and colleagues across the Collection.

The postholder will manage the Director's complex and evolving diary, coordinate meetings and institutional activity, prepare and manage correspondence and information, and ensure that the Director and SMT are appropriately briefed and supported. The role requires strong organisational skills, sound judgement, discretion and the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and respond confidently to changing demands.

The Executive Assistant is also responsible for coordinating key aspects of the Collection's governance, including the preparation and circulation of papers for the Board of Trustees and its committees, meeting arrangements, minutes and follow-up actions. The role acts as an important link between the SMT, Chair and Trustees, ensuring governance processes are managed efficiently and effectively.

The postholder will develop strong working relationships across the Collection and with external contacts, acting as a professional and welcoming representative of the Director and the Wallace Collection.

The role also works closely with the Development Office, providing practical and administrative support for selected donor and supporter events, including early morning previews, private visits, daytime tours and evening events.

The postholder reports to the Director of Development and works closely with the Director of the Wallace Collection and the wider Senior Management Team. The Director of Development has day-to-day responsibility for the management, prioritisation and development of the role, while the postholder works closely with the Director to anticipate and respond to their requirements.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

The salary for this role is between £33,000 to £36,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

In addition, the post-holder will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days. Employees are also offered the following benefits:

• Membership of an Occupational Pension Scheme:
• Alpha – a defined benefit occupational pension scheme (28.97%)
• Partnership pension account - a stakeholder pension
• Interest free loans after six months satisfactory service:
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Eye Tests
• Occupational Health Service
• Annual Flu Jab
• Employee Assistance Programme:
• Services available 24/7 and 365 days per year to all employees
• Free therapy service of up to six sessions per issue, per year (each session lasts 45-50 minutes)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Parental Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

For this post, the normal working week is a five-day week, Monday to Friday. The normal working day will be 09.00 to 17.00. However, some flexibility will be expected as the need to participate in fundraising events or wider museum activities will arise.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to [email protected] by midnight 01/11/2026. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place week commencing 02/11/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: As soon as possible

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Executive Assistant to the Director Candidate Pack

The Wallace Collection Application Form Executive Assistant to the Director

The Wallace Collection Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Retail and Product Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract- 20 Months

The Retail Department is part of the wider commercial team with a departmental responsibility of reaching ambitious annual revenue targets whilst increasing our average conversion rate and visitor spend. There has never been a more exciting time to join the Collection; from contemporary interventions to old master favourites, the ever-growing public programme offers year-round opportunities to revitalise retail ranges and rethink dynamic visual merchandising at frequent intervals.

With a widely differing style and audience per project, the upcoming programme offers the perfect opportunity for an experienced and ambitious product developer to create diverse, impactful and fully tailored seasonal product ranges that appeal to a vast range of audiences. In support of a longer-term audience development plan, the role further offers ample scope to redevelop the core Wallace Collection range and visual aspect of the shop floor, as well as to build on the Collection’s online presence. The ideal candidate will be commercially driven, highly creative and keen to grow the retail offering in store and online and to contribute to wider initiatives at the Collection.

The Retail and Product Development Manager is responsible for the overall operational and strategic management of the Collection’s retail business. The successful individual enjoys every aspect of retail operations and management and is skilled at driving sales and leading the team of retail assistants, creating and selecting inspiring product ranges and merchandising, forecasting and financial management.

This role reports to Head of Commercial & Front of House.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

The salary for this role is between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

In addition, the post-holder will receive, pro-rated, 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days. Employees are also offered the following benefits:

• NEST Pension Scheme
• Interest free loans after six months satisfactory service:
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Eye Tests
• Occupational Health Service
• Annual Flu Jab
• Employee Assistance Programme:
• Services available 24/7 and 365 days per year to all employees
• Free therapy service of up to six sessions per issue, per year (each session lasts 45-50 minutes)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Parental Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

For this post, the normal working week is a five-day week, Monday to Friday. The normal working day will be 09.15 to 17.15. However, flexibility will be required to work occasional weekends, bank holidays, early mornings or evenings when required.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to [email protected] by midnight 25/10/2026. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place week commencing 26/10/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: As soon as possible

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Retail and Product Development Manager Candidate Pack

The Wallace Collection Application Form Retail & Product Development Manager

The Wallace Collection Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form