Museum Manager

 Museum Manager

Salary: SO1- SO2 £37,824 – £42,751 pro rata

28.8 hours per week

Ref: PRN000182

The purpose of this role is to lead and inspire the museum team during the Museum’s Manager’s maternity leave. We are looking for an experienced and innovative individual to lead Elmbridge Museum through the next phase of its Forward Plan and ensure strategic aims are met. The key aims of the role will be to progress the museum collections store move, provide professional advice and management to the team; build partnerships and seek opportunities within the local community to increase access to the museum’s collection; and develop and maintain policies, plans and procedures to support the museum’s next Accreditation return.

About you

We are looking for candidates who are experienced in the management of small teams and have an understanding of how local authority museums use their collections and other resources to engage with local communities.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, diplomacy and analytical skills and be skilled at working alongside a range of stakeholders including Council staff, partners and contractors.

Knowledge of Arts Council England Accreditation, strategic planning and professional sector standards is essential. The successful applicant should also be competent in budget management and have a strong track record in partnership working and project management.

Candidates must have access to a vehicle and be able to attend the museum office, and, as required, the off-site collections stores.

About us

Elmbridge Museum is a dynamic local authority service which is passionate about increasing opportunities for people to engage in arts, culture and heritage throughout the borough. We run an active programme of events for families, schools and community groups; create innovative temporary exhibitions which tour to a range of community venues; work with volunteers to provide a thriving Local Studies research service; and care for a diverse collection of over 43,000 objects dating from the Stone Age to the present-day including archaeology, art, coins & medals, costume, geology, natural history, photography and social history.

Please visit the Elmbridge Museum website for more information about the collection and museum service. For an informal chat about the role please contact Paul Nanji, Leisure and Cultural Services Manager on 01372 474580.

Closing Date: Monday 20^th January 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 4^th February

Please note that a professional CV Is required to be submitted as your application

Elmbridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer