Position Overview
A new Museum Director position for the Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum is available. This role will lead the development, operation, and public impact of heritage sites and a newly developed collection store.
It offers the chance to shape a flagship cultural and sporting destination of national significance, celebrating Wales’s rich football heritage and showcasing Wrexham’s heritage.
About You
We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic individual who can combine strong leadership with creativity, partnership‑building, and a passion for heritage, sport, and community engagement.
- Proven senior leadership and technical experience in museums, heritage or cultural organisations.
- Strong financial and operational management skills
- Experience of developing innovative exhibitions and audience engagement programmes
- A collaborative approach to partnership working with stakeholders, communities, and national bodies
- Passion for Welsh heritage, identity, and ideally an appreciation of football’s cultural impact
Why Join Us?
- Lead a nationally significant cultural project at an exciting stage of development
- Make a lasting impact on how Welsh football and heritage are celebrated and shared
- Work in a historic and culturally rich City at the heart of a globally recognised football story
Enjoy a supportive and forward‑thinking organisational environment and support our City of Culture ambition.
Employee Benefits
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave up to 32 days
- Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
- Work‑life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
- Access to the Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
- Health & Wellbeing resources, including Healthy & Wellbeing Champions, employee assistance programme, health‑boosting goal setting, connected health apps, and various resources and guidance on health and wellbeing topics.
Inclusive Employer
Wrexham County Borough Council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities.
