Experience

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  Museum Of The Order Of St. John

  • London, UK

  • Head of Collections and Public Engagement (maternity cover)

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • London, UK

    Heritage lead for St John Ambulance, managing the historic buildings, museum, archive and historic library at St John's Gate, and national collections. We tell the fascinating story of an ancient religious military Order, from its origins caring for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its modern-day role with St John Ambulance, the international first aid charity.

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  Bath Preservation Trust

  • Bath, England, United Kingdom

  • Museum Advisor

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Bath, England, United Kingdom

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  MarketPlace CPP

  • Ely, England, United Kingdom

  • Programme Director

    • Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
    • Ely, England, United Kingdom

    Leading the ACE funded Creative People and Places project for Fenland and Forest Heath. Responsible for strategy and business planning, fundraising, advocacy and stakeholder management, creative programme lead. Reporting to a consortium of local community and cultural organisations.

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  London Museum of Water & Steam

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Trustee

    • Apr 2022 - Sep 2023
    • London, England, United Kingdom

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  Gunnersbury Park and Museum

  • London

  • Head of Audiences and Collections

    • May 2016 - Apr 2020
    • London

    Leading on visitor experience, interpretation, collections, learning and outreach, volunteering, marketing and retail. Gunnersbury is an oasis in the suburbs, the local history museum for two London boroughs, in a stunning Regency mansion set in a landscaped public park.

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  Watts Gallery - Artists'​ Village

  • Compton, Surrey

  • Head of Learning (Maternity Cover)

    • Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Compton, Surrey

    Leading an innovative learning and outreach programme reaching diverse audiences, in keeping with the Watts Gallery Trust's mission of Art for All. Increasing understanding and appreciation of George Frederic Watts and Mary Seton Watts in the context of the 19th century. Managing visitor experience and engagement of over 300 volunteers.

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  GEM (Group for Education in Museums)

  • Trustee

    • 2010 - 2016

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  Historic Royal Palaces

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Head of Education

    • 2002 - 2013
    • London, United Kingdom

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  The National Trust

  • Thames and Chilterns

  • Regional Education and Interpretation Officer

    • 1999 - 2002
    • Thames and Chilterns