Interpretation Producer

Interpretation Producer

The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre Closing date: Fri, 15 May 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
London

Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Lead interpretation delivery for the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre, shaping narratives, coordinating design and production, and ensuring a coherent, accessible visitor experience. A hands-on consultancy role supporting the development of a new museum opening in 2026.

Job Description

The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust (AALT) is seeking an experienced Interpretation Producer to support the delivery of interpretation for the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC), opening in 2026. The AALC will be Europe's first museum and engagement platform dedicated to Britain's role in the global anti-apartheid movement.

This is a delivery-focused consultancy role at a critical stage of the project. Working closely with the Director and project team, you will structure, refine and realise interpretation across the building, ensuring it is coherent, accessible, and aligned with the Centre's narrative, audiences, and design approach.

A strong foundation is already in place, including an Interpretation Plan (RIBA Stage 3), mapped visitor journey, and a significant body of draft content developed in-house. You will review and refine this work in response to project priorities, budget, and build developments, and develop a clear, deliverable interpretation scheme.

The role combines content structuring, editorial judgement, design coordination and production management. You will work across narrative development, layout and format decisions, visual identity alignment, and the coordination of production for interpretive materials including panels, graphics and displays.

You will also support accessibility and audience engagement, ensuring interpretation is inclusive and effective for a wide range of visitors.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a major new cultural project, translating complex histories into a compelling and meaningful visitor experience.

Fee: £8,500 - £11,000 (depending on experience and agreed scope)
Time commitment: Flexible/part-time, to be agreed

This role is part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and with thanks to National Lottery players.

Job Requirements

Significant experience in interpretation production within museums, heritage or exhibition contexts. Proven ability to structure complex content into clear, engaging narratives and shape interpretation for public audiences.

Strong editorial judgement and experience working with pre-developed content. Experience working across design, content and production teams, with the ability to coordinate delivery and manage timelines effectively.

Confident working within design processes, with knowledge of layout, print and fabrication workflows, and familiarity with design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).

Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a small team and respond to evolving project needs.

Experience of capital or exhibition projects, co-curation, or working with archives is desirable, alongside an understanding of inclusive and accessible interpretation.

Job Responsibilities

Map and structure interpretation across the AALC, ensuring a clear and coherent visitor journey. Work with the project team to consolidate and shape existing content into accessible and engaging narratives aligned with project objectives and audiences.

Support the refinement of interpretation text where required and advise on effective interpretive formats, including panels, object labels, audio and spatial approaches. Ensure consistency of voice and narrative across all outputs.

Work closely with the visual identity and wayfinding designer to align content with the spatial and graphic design approach. Coordinate the design and production of interpretive materials, liaising with designers, fabricators and contractors.

Develop and manage a production schedule to ensure delivery within project timelines. Support accessible and inclusive interpretation for diverse audiences.

Contribute to installation and final delivery of interpretive materials.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Interpretation Producer
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 15 May 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused consultancy role. The postholder will be expected to work collaboratively and proactively within a small team, taking a central role in progressing interpretation from concept through to production and installation.
We are open to shaping the scope and time commitment with the right candidate, depending on experience and approach.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining relevant experience to [email protected] by midnight on 15th May. We will acknowledge all applications and contact shortlisted candidates to discuss next steps. Any questions should be directed to Director Caroline Kamana at the same email address by noon on 12th May.