Museum Operations & Growth Lead

Aim Museums; Uppermill; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aim Museums is seeking a Museum Business Manager to lead the Saddleworth Museum’s day-to-day operations, manage staff and budgets, and help shape its future. The role focuses on balancing public benefit with financial sustainability and growing income through events, room hire, and community engagement.

You will work closely with Trustees and staff, turning the business plan into practical action, developing partnerships locally and beyond, and guiding the project team through an exciting

Qualifications

• Experience managing a public-facing organisation, venue or cultural service.
• Ability to balance public benefit with financial sustainability.
• Experience working with staff and volunteers in a small organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, people and budgets.
• Develop opportunities for income through room hire, retail, events and public engagement.
• Work with the Board of Trustees to set priorities and deliver the agreed work programme.

Job description

Aim Museums is seeking a Museum Business Manager to lead the Saddleworth Museum’s day-to-day operations, manage staff and budgets, and help shape its future. The role focuses on balancing public benefit with financial sustainability and growing income through events, room hire, and community engagement.

You will work closely with Trustees and staff, turning the business plan into practical action, developing partnerships locally and beyond, and guiding the project team through an exciting