Collection Manager for the St. Annen-Museum | Manager of the Holstentor Museum and Katharinenkirche

We are looking for our LÜBECKER MUSEEN department at the earliest possible date for a:

Collection Manager for the St. Annen-Museum | Manager of the Holstentor Museum and Katharinenkirche (EG 13)

With its collection and monastic architecture, the St. Annen-Museum is one of the most significant museums in the field of medieval art in Germany. In addition to sacred art, the museum's other collection focus is on witnesses of the civic art and culture of Lübeck.

Together with the Kunsthalle St. Annen, it forms the Museumsquartier St. Annen.

Further information can be found at www.st-annen-museum.de

As Collection Manager, you will be responsible for the supervision and further development of the collections and the permanent exhibition, as well as the conception, supervision, and implementation of forward-looking special exhibitions and events. Against the backdrop of current challenges, we are continuously developing our collections, exhibitions, and mediation offers. In doing so, we combine excellent research with innovative exhibition formats, digital transformation, diversity, inclusion, and a consistent opening of the museum as a relevant cultural site for different social groups.

For the position to be filled, we are looking for a committed and team-oriented personality who will report directly to the management of the Museumsquartier. You will independently manage the Holstentor Museum and the Katharinenkirche.

The area of responsibility includes

• the development of innovative ideas and impulses for the conceptual further development of diversity-oriented collection, research, and exhibition work, as well as the co-development of inclusive and non-discriminatory mediation work for the St. Annen-Museum, the Holstentor Museum, and the Katharinenkirche
• project management for the permanent and special exhibitions and events of the St. Annen-Museum in coordination with the management of the Museumquartier and the Holstentor, and in the Katharinenkirche in coordination with the Leading Director of the LÜBECKER MUSEEN
• participation in the future-oriented conception for the repositioning of the Museumsquartier in coordination with the Leading Director and the management of the Museumquartier
• the leadership of the scientific staff of the St. Annen-Museum, supervision of the volunteer team of the Katharinenkirche, and supervision of the Friends' Association
• the supervision of structural measures and verification of safety standards together with the Leading Director and the management of the Museumquartier
• the inventorying of the collection stock in the inventory program Daphne, verification of the stock, preparation for online display, and writing object descriptions
• the processing of provenances and damage registers in cooperation with restoration
• the publication of research results for various audiences
• the processing of inquiries, loan traffic, and visiting scholars
• the planning and administration of project budgets, tendering and awarding of services, requests for loans, and securing third-party funds
• regular guided tours
• participation in the editorial work of the St. Annen-Museum website in cooperation with the Marketing staff unit and the management of the Museumquartier; coordination and monitoring of social media channel content

Requirements are

• a completed university degree (Master, Magister, or Diplom (Universität)) in Art History with a focus on the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period
• several years of professional experience in curating exhibitions as well as experience in developing creative and new formats and approaches
• enjoyment in opening up new perspectives on the collection through international, interdisciplinary, inclusive, and transcultural approaches with a view to current social, cultural-historical, and global discourses
• extensive professional experience in scientific inventorying and digitalization
• a proven record of scientific activity and publication experience
• networking with museum-relevant university and scientific institutions as well as with local communities
• enjoyment of working in a team, a friendly and confident appearance, and experience in motivating and guiding employees
• experience in securing third-party funds and donations
• entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and a willingness for above-average commitment
• cooperation and communication skills, strong negotiation skills, and business-fluent English

Advantageous for the application are:

• Doctorate
• Experience in managing a collection
• Contacts to the national and, if possible, international museum scene

We offer

• Career and responsibility: varied specialist tasks with a high degree of independence and responsibility, good induction, and a collegial environment in a committed team
• Security and benefits: collective agreement-based permanent employment with attractive social benefits (e.g., 30-day annual leave, special payments, capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme), discounts and advantages via Corporate Benefits
• Flexibility and Work-Lübeck-Balance: flexible working time models, opportunities for mobile working and teleworking, diverse offers for reconciling work and family
• Perspective: training opportunities for the area of responsibility, individual further development, and its own training center
• Health and prevention: health days, company sports, active breaks
• Sustainability and mobility: monthly subsidy for the NAH.SH-Jobticket, bicycle purchase, rental, or leasing
• Culture and proximity to the coast: working in and for a livable and vibrant city on the Baltic Sea as well as a workplace in the heart of Lübeck's Old Town

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The average regular weekly working time is 39 hours; the tasks are evaluated according to pay group EG13 TVöD. You can find the corresponding pay table in our FAQs.

Part-time working models may be possible by arrangement. The tasks require attendance at appointments also in the afternoon/evening hours, sometimes also outside of usual working hours, e.g., on weekends.

The Hanseatic City of Lübeck also stands for equality, equal opportunity, and anti-discrimination in recruitment. In this area of responsibility, the Hanseatic City of Lübeck aims to increase the proportion of women; therefore, qualified women are expressly encouraged to apply.

In the case of otherwise equal suitability, applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration.

The Hanseatic City of Lübeck endeavors to promote the voluntary engagement of its employees. Experience and skills from voluntary work that are significant as qualifications according to the job requirement profile will be taken into account when filling the position.

We expressly welcome people with a migration background to apply to us.

*Interviews are expected to take place on October 13 and 15, 2026.*

Please apply by September 20, 2026 via the career portal of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck (www.luebeck.de/jobs) under vacancy ID E 3362.

Please refrain from sending applications by post or email. Applications received by post will not be returned after the process is completed due to administrative effort and the associated costs.

For subject-related questions regarding the position, Mr. Dr. von Stockhausen, Tel. 0451 / 112 - 4141, and Ms. Dirani, Tel. 0451 / 122 - 4142, are available; for personnel management matters, Ms. Neuser, Telephone 0451 / 122 ‑ 1910.