Museum Operations Lead — Visitor Experience & Safety

Cumbria Arts and Culture Network; Keswick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Keswick Museum is seeking an experienced Museum Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the museum, ensuring a safe, welcoming and engaging visitor experience.

This hands-on management role requires taking responsibility, solving problems, prioritising effectively, and working with staff, volunteers and trustees as the museum undergoes transformation with grant support.

The role offers an opportunity to shape services and exhibitions during an exciting development phase.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of Keswick Museum to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure operations are safe, welcoming, and engaging for visitors.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers and trustees to manage priorities and solve problems.
• Support the transformation project and grant-funded development to build future capacity.

Job description

Keswick Museum is seeking an experienced Museum Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the museum, ensuring a safe, welcoming and engaging visitor experience.

This hands-on management role requires taking responsibility, solving problems, prioritising effectively, and working with staff, volunteers and trustees as the museum undergoes transformation with grant support.

The role offers an opportunity to shape services and exhibitions during an exciting development phase.