Job Summary
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees. Direct reports: Café and Retail Operations Manager, Programmes Manager, Finance & Administration Manager, Marketing & Fundraising Manager, Curator, Safety and Security Manager. Salary: £40,000-42,000 p.a. Hours: 35 hours per week, some evening and weekend working
Job Description
* To provide inspirational leadership through an inspiring, creative and participative leadership style that encourages staff to participate whilst retaining the final say in decision-making
* To be an ambassador for the organisation, e.g. with community partners, stakeholders and funders (such as ACE, GMCA, MCC) ensuring positive relationships and the enhancement of the organisation's reputation
* To communicate the organisation's manifesto and values to all trustees, staff, volunteers and to engender a shared sense of purpose
* To identify new partnership opportunities
* To act as a champion for access and engagement within the organisation
* To act as a champion for diversity within the organisation
* To act as a champion for the scratch process so that all trustees, staff and volunteers are engaged
* To lead the fundraising effort, ensuring the right strategy is in place and being executed to achieve budgeted levels of donations and support from trusts, foundations and other funding bodies
* To take full responsibility for operating the business on a sound financial basis - always ensuring adequate financial controls are in place
* To lead the implementation of the museum's strategic plans so that there is effective evaluation, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators
* To support the Caf and Retail Operations Manager to develop and grow the museum's retail, catering, and venue hire offer
* To produce annual budgets for presentation and approval by the Board of Trustees and to closely monitor the operating and financial performance against them
* To support Finance Manager with preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts, and present to Finance Trustee prior to Board meetings and AGMs
* To liaise with funding bodies, partners and stakeholders providing regular updates on performance, risks and achievements
Job Requirements
* A successful track record of leadership and a demonstrable ability to lead and inspire team members and partners with their vision and enthusiasm
* Highly developed people management skills, experienced at role modelling behaviours to motivate and inspire others
* Strong financial and commercial acumen with the proven ability to manage resources prudently and with strong business planning skills
* Entrepreneurial flair and the ability to both identify new commercial opportunities and maximise existing ones
* A track record and passion for delivering consistently excellent experiences for diverse audiences
* Experienced public speaker and organisational ambassador. An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, able to represent the organisation in the media, at events and across social media
* Track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of public, commercial and charitable organisations and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders
Job Responsibilities
Please read the full role description on our website before applying:
Deadline for applications by email: 9am, 17 August 2025
Send your CV with a cover note of no more than 2 sides of A4 (or a three minute video), detailing why you want this role and to work with us at Manchester Jewish Museum and why you are a good fit for the position, drawing on the job requirements and person specification.
First interviews will be held on Wednesday, 10 September, second interviews on Tuesday, 16 September.
Manchester Jewish Museum is a hospitable place that makes connections by showing and sharing universal experiences through the stories of one particular culture.
We connect Jewish stories to the world and to our society, in order to explore both our differences and similarities.
We boldly explore and combine educational, cultural and artistic experiences to encourage those with whom we come into contact to feel and believe that we are all better together.
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