Museum Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Chelmsford is seeking an ambitious Museum Manager to lead this transformation and to drive the cultural agenda for Chelmsford. The post reports to Chelmsford City Council and oversees strategic direction, collections, exhibitions and learning programmes.

You will build partnerships, develop commercial opportunities, and position the Museum as a key community asset and visitor destination in Chelmsford.

Job description

Museum Manager

Company: Chelmsford City Council Salary: £60,327 - £66,258 Hours: Full-time Location: Chelmsford, CM2 9AQ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 31 Jul 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026

The Museum of Chelmsford is entering an exciting new chapter. We're reimagining what a museum can be: a cultural hub shaped by the communities it serves, where stories are co-created and people see themselves reflected in what's on show. We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Museum Manager to lead this transformation.

Our Cultural Strategy sets out a vision for a culturally ambitious place that connects heritage, wellbeing, environment and creativity to transform people's lives. The Museum has a central role to play in delivering that vision. If you're ready to help shape the future of history in Chelmsford, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a significant leadership role, with real scope to shape one of Chelmsford's key cultural assets as it grows. The successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Museum, guiding its development as a visitor destination, community asset and cultural leader.

The post holder will lead a talented team, oversee collections, exhibitions and learning programmes, develop commercial opportunities, build new partnerships and help deliver a bold vision that places the Museum at the centre of Chelmsford's cultural future.

The successful applicant should possess significant leadership experience within a museum, heritage, cultural or visitor attraction setting, with a track record of leading teams through change and improvement. The post holder will have experience of developing partnerships and engaging communities, alongside commercial awareness and experience of growing income. The successful applicant will combine strong strategic thinking with a practical approach to delivery, demonstrate a passion for inclusion, participation and audience development.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the 14th & 17th September 2026.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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