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Head of Curatorial

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR200,000 - MYR240,000 per year View Job Description
A senior leadership role responsible for shaping the strategic direction of animal collections, conservation programmes, and visitor engagement while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and compliance. The position also integrates commercial and sales-driven initiatives by enhancing visitor experience, driving attendance, and supporting revenue-generating activities through exhibitions, partnerships, and public engagement.
  • International Exposure
  • Pioneering of the Team

About Our Client

A well-established integrated leisure and entertainment attraction in Malaysia, offering immersive guest experiences with a focus on education, sustainability, and high-quality visitor engagement.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall curatorial strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and long-term development
  • Oversee animal welfare, husbandry, acquisitions, and population management to maintain best-in-class standards
  • Drive conservation, research, and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with academic and institutional partners
  • Enhance exhibits, storytelling, and educational content to improve visitor engagement and satisfaction
  • Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams to design visitor experiences that drive attendance and revenue
  • Support campaigns that increase footfall, repeat visits, and upsell opportunities
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to drive revenue-generating initiatives across ticketing, programmes, and experiences
  • Identify and develop new commercial opportunities (e.g. premium exhibits, VIP experiences, sponsorships, and partnerships)
  • Support pricing strategy and product bundling to increase visitor yield per head
  • Contribute to annual revenue targets and growth plans
  • Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams while establishing performance standards and KPIs
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and accreditation standards
  • Manage departmental budgets and optimise resource allocation effectively



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate combines strong scientific and operational expertise with commercial acumen, a track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing visitor yield, as well as strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and a passion for conservation, education, and delivering impactful, revenue-generating visitor experiences.

What's on Offer

  • Collaborative and close-knit team environment with strong local presence
  • Opportunity to work across multicultural teams while driving both operational and commercial outcomes



Contact
Joshua Joel
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7011853
Phone number
+60323024008

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
What is your area of specialisation?
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joshua Joel
Consultant contact
+60323024008
Job Reference
JN-052026-7011853

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.