Rhiannon Hiles

Rhiannon Hiles has extensive work experience, primarily at Beamish Museum. Rhiannon began working at the museum in 1995 as a Demonstrator & Education Assistant and progressed through various positions including Assistant Senior Demonstrator, Senior Demonstrator, Assistant Keeper, Head of Engagement, Assistant Director Engagement, Deputy Director, and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Their time at Beamish Museum spans from 1995 to the present.

Additionally, they worked as a Guest Lecturer at Northern College from 2002 to 2004. Prior to their work at Beamish Museum, they were an Artist from 1989 to 1995. Furthermore, they operated as an Antique Dealer from 1993 to 1995.

Rhiannon Hiles has a diverse education history. In 2018, they obtained a degree in Cultural Leadership from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture and Design at Teesside University. Rhiannon also completed a Level 5 program in Leadership and Management at Gateshead College in 2007. Additionally, Rhiannon has gained expertise in Open Air Museums through their fellowship at AEOM and became an associate of Museums Association. Rhiannon further enhanced their leadership skills through the Exec leadership program at the Association Independent Museums in 2022. Throughout their education journey, they actively pursued their interest in museums and successfully completed a Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies from Newcastle University. Rhiannon also completed another program in leadership at Gateshead College in 2009, achieving an ILM Level 5.