Museum Operations Lead - 12-Month Transformation Role

Aim Museums; Keswick; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Keswick Museum and Art Gallery is seeking an experienced Museum Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the museum in Keswick. You will lead staff and volunteers, ensure safe, welcoming visitor experiences, and manage facilities, collections care logistics and events.

Working in a small, community-focused team you will prioritise tasks, resolve problems and collaborate with trustees and external partners to support ongoing development and the planned transformation of the museum.

Qualifications

• Experience in museum operations or similar role within a small team.
• Ability to lead staff and volunteers and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong collaboration with trustees and external partners to support development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the museum, ensuring safe, welcoming visitor experiences.
• Lead staff and volunteers, manage facilities, and coordinate events and exhibitions.
• Prioritise tasks, resolve problems and work with colleagues to support the museum's transformation.

Job description

Keswick Museum and Art Gallery is seeking an experienced Museum Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the museum in Keswick. You will lead staff and volunteers, ensure safe, welcoming visitor experiences, and manage facilities, collections care logistics and events.

Working in a small, community-focused team you will prioritise tasks, resolve problems and collaborate with trustees and external partners to support ongoing development and the planned transformation of the museum.