DIRECTOR, Victoria Baths

The Role of Director

You will lead a team of ten current staff covering events, building, finance and engagement, and a project sponsor to be appointed. You will work with the staff team, Trustees and volunteers to drive our new strategic objectives and to bring our values to life.

You will be responsible for the successful completion of the scoping project by Manchester City Council which is due to start in 2024 and, ultimately, a programme of building improvement works expected to start in 2025 and which are likely to take around five years to complete.

At the same time, Victoria Baths will continue to operate as an events venue, visitor attraction and community resource, generating sufficient income to cover staffing and other operating costs and its community engagement work.

This will undoubtedly be challenging during a period of major building works and it's vital that the Director has the skills and ability to motivate and encourage their team throughout this period.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to see though a transformational building programme and the re-development of a well-loved cultural and community resource. Our new Director is the person who will ensure that Victoria Baths continues to play a key role in the future of the city as well as protecting and promoting an important part of its social history.

In brief, we're looking for someone who will:

Be responsible for developing, managing and building the reputation of Victoria Baths as a cultural events space, visitor attraction and vital community resource set within an historic building.

Ensure the successful completion of a major capital building project, within budget and on time.