Further Information Are you a supportive, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced leader, with a proven track record of managing high-profile visitor attractions and delivering exceptional customer experiences?
Do you have the ambition and strategic vision to elevate Preston Park Museum and Grounds into one of the North East’s premier cultural destinations, offering a high-quality, contemporary museum experience?
Look no further – this is the opportunity for you!
You will join us at an exciting and seminal moment as Preston Park Museum and Grounds has recently undergone a multimillion-pound refurbishment which has transformed the Museum offer and wider park facilities. This is your opportunity to manage a brand-new, purpose-built 500m² exhibition space and work collaboratively with the team to host nationally significant exhibitions!
We have a reputation and commitment to culture, an essential component to inspiring people to lead richer and more active lives, as well as playing a significant role in our economic, place, education, health and wellbeing priorities for the Borough.
We are looking for a highly experienced professional who is driven and self-motivated and who will provide senior management capacity in proactively driving the vision and strategy for Preston Park Museum and Grounds
You will bring:
1. A proven track record of managing a high-quality visitor attraction.
2. Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
3. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
4. Strategic thinking and creativity in developing cohesive plans.
5. A sound understanding of health and safety systems within complex visitor environments.
6. A commercial mindset, with a proven ability to deliver growth and maximise visitor engagement.
7. A passion for expanding arts, culture, and heritage within our Borough.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Our Values
We are:
One Team – working together across the Council and with partners.
Community Focused – putting communities at the heart of everything we do.
Inclusive – embracing diversity as our strength.
Ambitious – striving to achieve our best every day.
Accountable – delivering on our promises.
These values underpin everything we do and shape the way we work with each other and our communities.
Why Join Us?
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
8. A competitive salary of up to £57,088
9. 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
10. Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
11. Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
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