This is a dynamic, senior-level role with significant strategic and operational responsibility. You will be joining the Wordsworth Trust at an exciting time. Five years on from 'Reimagining Wordsworth and energised by a new vision and strategic direction, we hope to make an announcement soon about a further transformative development. The Deputy Director will: Provide operational leadership of the Wordsworth Trust following the Director's temporary secondment to a major development project. Take on senior-level responsibility for the Trust's curatorial, programming and learning strategies. Key responsibilities include: Strategic leadership Curatorial, Programming and Learning Organisational and Staff Development Financial and Operational Management Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy Governance and Reporting Environmental Responsibility For additional information, please see the information pack. Person Specification Essential Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a museum, heritage, or cultural organisation. Demonstrable experience of managing teams and leading through change. Experience of audience development in the cultural sector. Experience of successfully managing projects. Financial literacy and experience of budget oversight. Effective communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills. Experience of proactively engaging and working with external funders, including Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Commitment to inclusion, access, and community engagement. Desirable Experience of working with governing bodies and board-level reporting. Experience of working in the charitable sector. Knowledge of museum accreditation, collections care, or capital project planning. Experience in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and fundraising. Experience of working in a small or medium-sized organisation. Key responsibilities include: Strategic leadership Curatorial, Programming and Learning Organisational and Staff Development Financial and Operational Management Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy Governance and Reporting Environmental Responsibility For further information please see the job pack. Please send your application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to Caitlin Armstrong, PA to the Director: [email protected] by 11 February 2026, 5:00pm.Job Summary
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