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Museum Director

The Museum

Museum Director

£50000

The Museum, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e4bfaf478add4efb8c3a46c5dc6282bb

Full Job Description

  • Work with the Board to deliver the Museum's vision and five year strategic plan.

  • Develop and drive the Museum's fundraising strategy to achieve financial stability and successful development.

  • Advocate for the Museum to secure new partnerships, sponsors, and donors.


    • Operational Management
  • Lead, manage and be accountable to the Trust Board for the day-to-day operation of the Museum in line with the purpose and objectives of the organisation.

  • Develop and oversee the implementation of audience development, marketing and social media strategies.


    • Financial Management
  • Oversee the financial management of the Museum.

  • Make funding applications as appropriate to suitable grant giving bodies and implement and monitor successful applications.

  • Develop income generating strategies, overseeing venue hire and other commercial opportunities, which will increase earned income for the Museum.


    • Collections and Engagement
  • Support, advise and oversee the care, management, security and development of the Museum's collections including acquisitions, disposals and any incoming and outgoing loans.

  • Develop plans for a reinterpretation of the Museum, its collections and stories which is a key strand of the organisation's strategic plan.

    We are looking for a new Director to lead the Museum through a period of consolidation to stabilise its income and its offer, as well as embarking on the next ambitious phase of development as outlined in our 5-year strategy. The successful candidate will be someone who understands the demands of running a small, independent museum as well as being able to deliver its plans for the future. They will be able to work effectively with trustees, team and stakeholders to help the Museum grow and thrive.