Collections Officer

Job details

Posted 27 July 2026

Job type Permanent

Team Operations

Reference013405

Expiry 16 August 2026

Job description

To deliver the Museum &
  • Collections team Vision by increasing access to the collections at the AELTC through improved documentation, increasing digitisation and excellent collection care. Create and support inspiring opportunities for enjoyment and learning with all our audiences, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity and diversity of engagement.

What you will be doing

  • Work with other members of the team to identify and prioritise projects to improve documentation, increase digitisation and improve collection care.

  • Maintain the integrity of the collections management system (Vernon) through cataloguing and the data cleaning of all types of records.

  • Assist with the development of collections policies and procedures in accordance with SPECTRUM standards.

  • Develop a strong understanding of Collections Development and specialist knowledge and contacts to advise the Collections Development Group.

  • Document all new acquisitions into the collections, catalogue items and rehouse them.

  • Appropriately handle, label and mark a variety of object types and materials in line with best practice as well as overseeing the movement of all collection items.

  • Work to reduce the cataloguing backlog, reviewing progress on a regular basis.

  • Identify and rehouse items as required and rearrange areas of the stores when necessary.

  • Assist with the monitoring of storage spaces, ensuring the correct standard for environmental conditions are met.

  • Courier loans when required.

  • Respond to collection related enquiries and supervise researchers viewing objects from the collections.

  • Prepare records for entry onto Collections online ensuring the platform is maintained.

  • Help to develop a programme and management of students on collections-based projects.

What you will be doing during The Championships

  • Assist with the conservation, cleaning, and movement of the Championships trophies.

  • Assist with Championships Collecting and process items coming into the collections.

About you

  • Experience of documenting and caring for historic collections and working within collections teams.

  • Experience of using collections management software.

  • Experience of handling, packing, marking, moving, storing and cataloguing collections to SPECTRUM standards.

  • Ability to prioritise different tasks, keep track of projects and report on them.

  • Highly organised, able to manage your own workload effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.

  • Ability to learn and digest information quickly as well as having excellent attention to detail.

  • Very good standard of written and spoken English.

  • Experience of working through collection backlogs and associated challenges.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programmes and software.

  • Commitment to your own professional development.

  • An interest in sporing heritage, or tennis and tennis history would be an advantage.

  • Confidence when communicating with a range of researchers and the public would be an advantage.

  • Ability to work extended hours, some evenings and weekends as required.

About us

  • The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Championships, Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world’s premier tennis tournament, hosted on the Grounds of one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.

  • Our business has grown in recent years, and we expect this to continue. We have plans to further improve our facilities and invest in our people in future years. Our success is important to us, and we are guided by our key values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

  • The Museum and Collections team is responsible for the award-winning Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum which is open all year round and welcomes 120,000 guests. The historic collections consist of over one million items comprising museum objects, archives, photographs and books. The team develop and interpret these items in the museum, digitally and in displays and exhibitions around the Grounds.

What we offer

At Wimbledon, we're proud to have work environment that's shaped by our heritage and commitment to excellence. This extends to ensuring every colleague feels part of something truly special. We're committed to supporting your wellbeing, personal growth and life beyond work. You'll also gain access to some uniquely Wimbledon experiences.

Financial Wellbeing

  • Annual leave starts at 23 days plus bank holidays and rises with service

  • Two additional paid closure days in December

  • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10.5%

  • Group Income Protection &
    • Life Assurance

  • Annual bonuses

  • Employee loans

  • Enhanced family leave, hybrid and flexible working options

    • Physical Health &

    • Mental Wellbeing

    • Private medical insurance and annual medical assessments

    • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

    • On‑site gym and fitness facilities

    • Trained Mental Health First Aiders

    • Professional &
      • Personal Development, including colleague development calendar

  • Accredited learning and professional development opportunities

    • Exclusively Wimbledon

    • Free daily lunch

    • Complimentary Championships tickets

    • Retail discounts, complimentary museum and tour tickets for friends and family

    • Matched charitable giving

    • Free Community Sports Centre membership
    • A programme of social and sporting activities

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