Helen Langwick

Experience

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  Cavalry Museum

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Deputy Curator

  At the Household Cavalry Museum I was responsible for selecting objects for display in the new visitor centre, ensuring that they fitted in with the overall theme of the galleries and illustrating the more detailed points of the curatorial brief. This included the following duties: Writing the interpretive text for the display including the introductions to each section of the museum Conservation, packing, moving and installation of all the objects and the procurement of a number of object loans, as well as the preservation of more vulnerable items. Managing a group of local volunteers as well as a number of contractors. Devising a comprehensive documentation policy for the current and new collections in accordance with the MDA’s Spectrum protocols Installing and utilising the MODES database, and planning the new museum and archive Gaining corporate sponsorship for the opening Pageant. Forging new relationships within the defence community. Exibir menos

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  Leeds City Council

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

  My role as Partnership Coordinator was to help facilitate the growthand sustainability of the museum service by maintaining andbuilding relationships to ensure Leeds Museums and Galleries (LMG) began delivering the best service to their stakeholders, both old and new. This included: Furthering and supporting all elements of partnership activity acrossLeeds Museums and Galleries, building local and regionalrelationships at a strategic level. Developing a process that encompassed partnership agreements,relationship databases and collaboration evaluation to facilitatecomplex multi-agency projects. Raising LMG’s visibility, developing materials both online andthrough workshop sessions that raise the skills and knowledge of theheritage sector in West Yorkshire. Finding and creating opportunities for mutually beneficial projectsand fostering balanced, collaborative working relationships across anumber of industries including Higher Education and the corporatesector. Developing and managing sub-regional projects for which additionalfundraising may have been required. Exibir menos My responsibility centred on the development of a high quality,inspiring exhibitions programme. This included: Project management, development and implementation, managingdelegated budgets and proactively seeking sponsorship and funding. Leadership of the project team, instructing designers and othercreative practitioners on the development and installation ofexhibitions and coordinating and supervising the design, build andinstallation of exhibitions. Building relationships and partnership work across Libraries Arts &Heritage, identifying and contributing to collaborative exhibitions aswell as developing partnerships with a wide range of externalinstitutions and organisations. Evaluation of the success and effectiveness of exhibitions, deliveringaccurate and timely performance management data and engagingthe local community and other audiences in the development ofsocially inclusive, exciting exhibitions. Working with the marketing and press department to advocate thevalue of exhibitions to key stakeholders, opinion formers, visitors andthe people of Leeds, and collaborating with the commercialdepartment to maximise the commercial and merchandisingopportunities offered by the Exhibitions Programme. Inception, management and delivery of associated events such asprivate views, drinks receptions family learning days etc. Exibir menos

  • Partnerships coordinator

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Curator of Exhibitions

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
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  The Audience Agency

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2014

  Regional Manager (Heritage & Museums) North

  As Regional Manager for Museums and Heritage in the North of England and West Midlands I was responsible for delivering the museum specific audience development project Visitor Finder. This included: • Encouraging clusters of museums to sign up to Visitor Finder through personal contacts, networks, focus groups and other channels• Working closely with each cluster to identify their strategic priorities and facilitate their participation in the program. • Liaising with the Visitor Finder research team to devise appropriate research questions based on each group’s priorities• Overseeing and supporting the primary research• Enabling the participants to understand and use their research findings by adding context and recommendations to their research reports• Devising a programme of support and guidance to help museums make the most of their research, including workshops, training and surgeries• Liaising with relevant partners and other programme contributors Identifying opportunities and promoting bespoke consultancy work. Exibir menos

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  Royal Armouries Museum

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2017

  Head of Interpretation

  My role was to take responsibility for the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of the Royal Armouries interpretation, digital and exhibition programmes; to ensure appropriate provision for all visitors to a high standard across the three sites and online. This Included:Working closely with the Director of Public Engagement, to devise an evidence-based, multi-platform approach to the Royal Armouries’ interpretation programme informed by the museum’s corporate plan and pubic engagement strategyDeveloping a three-year forward plan and manage day to day activityLeading on the creative development, delivery and production management of all interpretation, exhibition, digital and other content-related projects as requiredEnsuring that the museum’s interpretive output demonstrated good practice, sustainability and high standards in its deliveryWorking closely with key representatives from the collections and operations departments and members of departmental sister teams on interpretation, digital, exhibitions and other forms of content Pro-actively ensuring the museum’s interpretative provision met good practice in respect of access to all.Working closely with the education team in support of the content and delivery of the live interpretation programme.Working alongside the marketing & communications team ensure that all interpretation developed was underpinned by audience research I ensured all aspects of the programme were executed to a high standard with the intention of maintaining and enhancing the museum’s reputation for innovative and high-quality interpretationI acted as head of profession, visitor advocate and an ambassador for the Royal Armouries both in-house and within the museum and design sectors Exibir menos

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  York Museums Trust

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  Interpretation and Content Manager York Castle Museum

  I was responsible for delivering the interpretation planning and content for York Castle Museum’s exhibitions and displays with a major focus on the capital transformation project. This Included: Leading on the development of detailed interpretation and content strategy. Delivering exhibition content for the Castle Museum development project, contributing to a major HLF application rounds.Taking responsibility for the development, communication and timely delivery of storylines, texts, objects lists, and content for interactives, films and digital engagement. Working creatively with curators, designers and the capital project team.Developing and contributing to creative briefs across a range of media, liaising with internal and external teams.Working with other key stakeholders and developing an understanding of relevant perspectives including academic advisors, community representatives, funders and statutory bodies.Working closely with internal and external colleagues, curators, experts and the public, to develop and deliver exhibitions and experiences that will attract and engage both visitors to and residents of York.Working with colleagues across teams including curatorial, volunteering and Visitor Experience to ensure high-quality interpretation for a range of audiences throughout the Castle Museum.Project managing individual exhibition projects, liaising with external and internal teams. Leading and curating individual displays and exhibitions as appropriate.Leading and supporting the delivery of exhibitions that were co-produced with communities increasing York Castle Museum’s reach into local audiences.Contributing to audience evaluation and consultation and creatively involving audiences in the development of ideas for exhibitions.Maintaining an audience evaluation cycle to inform high-quality interpretation and programming Exibir menos

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  National Science and Media Museum

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2024

  Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation

  In this role, I led on the development and delivery of NSMM’s programme of exhibitions and associated events, ensuring collections and knowledge were shared through story-led, innovative and visitor-focused design. My duties included:Holding the narrative vision for the Museum, under the leadership of the Museum DirectorBuilding the Museum’s reputation and capacity to deliver world-class, innovative and scientifically robust exhibitions Developing exhibitions, gallery displays, the cultural programme and touring exhibition portfolioAs a member of the museum senior management team, I took a lead role in the formulation of the Museum’s strategies and business plans including the development of the Museums Masterplan and Public Program across learning, events and exhibitionsLeading on the development and implementation of a strategy that supported both NSMM and Science Museum Group's (SMG) priorities I worked collaboratively with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities for Group-wide working and extending international reachRecruiting, leading and motivating the Exhibition team that supported the delivery of quality outcomes Growing and embedding collaborative and participatory practice into the activity of the Exhibition teamEstablishing an approach to interpretation that was applied across the full cultural programme which was audience-focused, innovative and based on science.Co-ordinating research and writing funding bids in collaboration with the Development teamManaging daily gallery maintenance and operations, ensuring high-quality, safe environmentsStrategically aligning the cultural programme with PR and Marketing to build reputation and audiencesWorking with the Learning team to ensure exhibitions and programmes have appropriate interpretation, learning resources and are relevant to target audiencesEstablishing, agreeing, allocating, monitoring and controlling all exhibitions budgets and resources Exibir menos

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  UK Antarctic Heritage Trust

  Jan 2024 - now

  Head of Engagement and Programming

  My mission is to inspire and engage a range of audiences globally with the extraordinary heritage in Antarctica. By crafting and delivering a strategic range of engagement activities in the UK and beyond I hope to bring the wonder of Antarctica and its unique heritage to life. Through a programe of digital engagement, XR experiences, on site delivery with partners and learning activities, we will continue to grow our audiences and inspire new generations to discover this incredible continent.The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is the principal organisation in the UK dedicated to advancing conservation, culture and education for heritage in Antarctica. We aim to connect people with Antarctica's wonder and its stories of human endeavour to help promote a greater understanding of this extraordinary place and the role we all have in protecting it. We help conserve Antarctic heritage by looking after six historic sites on the Antarctic Peninsula, delivering a range of vibrant and creative public programmes, and working with Antarctic policymakers on issues related to heritage conservation. Through focusing on the layers of human history in Antarctica, we use their remarkable stories to explore Antarctica and why it matters to us all, helping current and future generations understand, value and protect this precious wilderness. Building on our strengths, and learning from our experience, our ambition over the next decade is to: safeguard British heritage in Antarctica; engage a growing and increasingly diverse audience with this heritage and the broader questions concerning Antarctica and use our expertise and influence to help secure a sustainable future for this most remarkable place on our planet. Exibir menos