Museum & Heritage Keeper – Abbey House & Kirkstall

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public cultural organization in the UK seeks a Keeper for Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey. This role entails overseeing day-to-day operations, leading site development plans, and enhancing visitor experiences. The ideal candidate should have substantial operational management experience in a museum and possess excellent communication and staff management skills. This position offers competitive benefits including a pension fund and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual leave

Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Clear career pathway and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management in a museum or cultural attraction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in managing and developing staff within a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and strategic developments at the museum.
• Lead on site development plans as agreed by the management team.
• Manage staff to ensure high-quality visitor experiences.

Skills

Operational management in a museum

Developing partnerships

Visitor engagement

Staff recruitment and training

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level education or relevant experience

Tools

Information technology skills (word processing, spreadsheets)

Job description

A public cultural organization in the UK seeks a Keeper for Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey. This role entails overseeing day-to-day operations, leading site development plans, and enhancing visitor experiences. The ideal candidate should have substantial operational management experience in a museum and possess excellent communication and staff management skills. This position offers competitive benefits including a pension fund and professional development opportunities.