Vacancies

Freelance Collections Managaer 

Newton Abbot Museum

Funded by the Town Council, Newton Abbot Museum is a high quality and imaginative, free-entry museum that explores the history of the town and the local environs. From early settlement to the coming of the railway and beyond to the present day, the museum tells the stories of local lives, industries and places that have helped to shape Newton Abbot over time.

The museum opened to great acclaim in 2020 with the refurbishment of a grade II listed Victorian church funded by the NLHF, a broad range of other funding bodies and much community support. The new museum space, along with Town Council offices and community rooms, is located in the town centre. The move has resulted in visitor numbers increasing significantly from 2,000 per annum to over 15,000 in the last year with visitors enjoying the modern interpretation and interactivity the new displays offer. There is also an innovative and varied programme of creative and engaging events driven by the team’s desire to collaborate with the community they serve.

This Collections Management Role will be an integral part of the strategy for the next exciting phase of development as the team at Newton Abbot Museum complete the construction and fit out a state-of-the-art collection store for the National Lottery Heritage Funded Project ‘What’s in Store?’.

Job Description & Person Specification

To Apply:

Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and skills, and why you are interested in this role, to museum@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026 Interview Day: Wednesday 9th September