Heritage & Learning Manager - Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Isle of Wight Steam Railway; Havenstreet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent heritage railway in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Heritage & Learning Manager to lead and develop its educational offerings. The role includes managing the day's operations, enhancing visitor experiences, and working with volunteers to sustain the museum's accredited status. Candidates should have a strong background in the museum sector and possess skills in budget management, educational program development, and team leadership. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter to the designated email.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the museum sector and senior experience in a heritage attraction.
• Understanding of curatorial standards and accreditation compliance.
• Ability to arrange and present engaging educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Heritage & Learning Department.
• Lead and train a team of dedicated volunteers.
• Develop historical displays and interpretative materials.

Skills

Knowledge of museum sector

Experience with historic artefacts

Experience in arranging educational activities

IT experience

Managing and motivating volunteers

Budget management experience

Grant funding experience

Tools

Modes software

Job description

Heritage & Learning Manager

About Us:

• The award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway is able to offer a unique opportunity to a suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead its Heritage and Learning Department. As a registered Educational Charity and an Arts Council England Accredited Museum, the Steam Railway is one of the top tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight and welcomes around 120,000 visitors per annum.

About the Role:

• To manage the day to day running of the Heritage & Learning Department incorporating the museum and Train Story, enhancing our educational activities, providing line management, leadership and training for our team of dedicated volunteers. You will be working with the wider railway team, promoting and undertaking audience development work, maintaining the Railway’s Accredited Museum status, obtaining grant funding, developing historical displays and enhancing the interpretation of the Railway as a whole. (A full job description is available on request)

About You:

• You have a sound knowledge of the museum sector and experience of working in a museum or similar heritage attraction at a senior level.
• You have knowledge of curatorial standards and experience of working with historic artefacts
• Understanding of the museum accreditation scheme
• Experience of arranging and presenting educational activities
• Experience of managing and motivating volunteers in a museum environment, as well as further enhancing our educational provision.
• Sound IT experience (Modes software would be advantageous)
• Experience of managing a budget, and knowledge and experience in obtaining grant funding.

Want to be part of it? We look forward to hearing from you.

Please send a cover letter and CV to Kate Shaw at [e-mail]