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Museum Director (Maternity Cover), John Wesley's New Room

  •  South West
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes February 17, 2025
  •  Louise Wratten
  •  operations@newroombristol.org.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

An exciting and varied opportunity for a heritage professional to lead and support the team at John Wesley's New Room, Bristol. If you want to make and impact, enhance visitor experience and grow public engagement, this is the role for you.

Job Description

Salary: £38,850 p.a.
Contracted Hours: Full-time (40 hrs per week) with occasional evening & weekend work
Contract Type: 12 months fixed term - maternity cover (with opportunity for extension)
Start Date: April 2025
Location: 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE
Benefits: 6% employer pension contribution. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Cycle2work scheme. Free access to museum and discounts in cafe.

We are looking for a practical and experienced Museum Director to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. An exciting and varied opportunity for a heritage professional to lead and support the team to increase JWNR's profile, enhance visitor experience and grow public engagement. The role includes managing staff, fundraising, business development, organising commercial events, and facilities management. If you're a creative leader who wants to make an impact, and shape the museum's future during this pivotal period, this could be the right role for you.

https://www.newroombristol.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JWNR-Director-Mat-Cover-JD-012025.pdf - Read the full role description and person specification.

Job Requirements

The Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operational, financial, and strategic leadership of the heritage site, to ensure its growth and sustainability, and delivery of the museum's Mission and Vision. This includes managing staff, fundraising, business development, organising commercial events, facilities management, health & safety, and supporting the team to increase JWNR's profile, enhance visitor experience and grow public engagement.

Job Responsibilities

This senior leadership role includes key tasks and responsibilities in the following areas:

  • Leadership & Strategy
  • HR, including staff line management
  • Financial Management
  • Fundraising
  • Commercial events
  • Business Development
  • Facilities Management
  • Operational duty management

For full role description, visit www.newroombristol.org.uk/job-vacancies

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How to Apply

To apply: please send CV and cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for this role to [email protected]

Deadline for applicants: Monday 17 February, midday.
Interviews will take place week commencing 24 February.

If you have any enquiries or would like to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact [email protected]

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