Museum Manager – Sandwich Town Council

Aim Museums; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dynamic member to lead the management of a museum. This full-time role requires overseeing daily operations, financial duties, and volunteer management while ensuring public access and maintaining accreditation. Ideal candidates will have experience in museum operations and leadership skills. The contract lasts for 6 months, offering a vibrant work environment in a historic building.

Qualifications

• Experience in museum management and operations is essential.
• Strong leadership skills for managing volunteers and team dynamics.
• Familiarity with financial management within a museum context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of Sandwich Guildhall Museum.
• Oversee essential operational and financial duties.
• Strategic planning and policy development.

Job description

Hours: Full time Wednesday to Sunday

Terms: 6 month contract

Location: The Guildhall, Cattle Market, Sandwich CT13 9AH

Sandwich Town Council is looking for a dynamic new member to join the Guildhall team and lead the management of Sandwich Guildhall Museum. This is a varied self-motivated role covering essential operational and financial duties, volunteer management, collections management and marketing, as well as strategic planning and policy development. Based on-site, this role is responsible for daily public access, maintaining the museum accreditation and delivery of the Museum’s activities.