Description
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees. Direct reports: Café and Retail Operations Manager, Programmes Manager, Finance & Administration Manager, Marketing & Fundraising Manager, Curator, Safety and Security Manager. Salary: £40,000-42,000 p.a. Hours: 35 hours per week, some evening and weekend working
- To provide inspirational leadership through an inspiring, creative and participative leadership style that encourages staff to participate whilst retaining the final say in decision-making
- To be an ambassador for the organisation, e.g. with community partners, stakeholders and funders (such as ACE, GMCA, MCC) ensuring positive relationships and the enhancement of the organisation's reputation
- To communicate the organisation's manifesto and values to all trustees, staff, volunteers and to engender a shared sense of purpose
- To identify new partnership opportunities
- To act as a champion for access and engagement within the organisation
- To act as a champion for diversity within the organisation
- To act as a champion for the scratch process so that all trustees, staff and volunteers are engaged
- To lead the fundraising effort, ensuring the right strategy is in place and being executed to achieve budgeted levels of donations and support from trusts, foundations and other funding bodies
- To take full responsibility for operating the business on a sound financial basis - always ensuring adequate financial controls are in place
- To lead the implementation of the museum's strategic plans so that there is effective evaluation, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators
- To support the Caf and Retail Operations Manager to develop and grow the museum's retail, catering, and venue hire offer
- To produce annual budgets for presentation and approval by the Board of Trustees and to closely monitor the operating and financial performance against them
- To support Finance Manager with preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts, and present to Finance Trustee prior to Board meetings and AGMs
- To liaise with funding bodies, partners and stakeholders providing regular updates on performance, risks and achievements
- A successful track record of leadership and a demonstrable ability to lead and inspire team members and partners with their vision and enthusiasm
- Highly developed people management skills, experienced at role modelling behaviours to motivate and inspire others
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with the proven ability to manage resources prudently and with strong business planning skills
- Entrepreneurial flair and the ability to both identify new commercial opportunities and maximise existing ones
- A track record and passion for delivering consistently excellent experiences for diverse audiences
- Experienced public speaker and organisational ambassador. An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, able to represent the organisation in the media, at events and across social media
- Track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of public, commercial and charitable organisations and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders
Deadline for applications by email: 9am, 17 August 2025
Send your CV with a cover note of no more than 2 sides of A4 (or a three minute video), detailing why you want this role and to work with us at Manchester Jewish Museum and why you are a good fit for the position, drawing on the job requirements and person specification.
Email your application to [email protected]. If you have any queries about this role or would like to schedule an informal conversation with a museum trustee you can email [email protected].
We will notify shortlisted candidates as soon as possible.
First interviews will be held on Wednesday, 10 September, second interviews on Tuesday, 16 September.