The award winning Kilmartin Museum tells the story of Kilmartin Glen, one of the richest and most significant prehistoric landscapes in Europe. Following a £7.5m redevelopment, the Museum re-opened its doors to the public in September 2023. The Chief Executive is a new post created following a review of the Kilmartin Museum management structure. The post holder will: Ensure delivery of the Museum’s Mission Statement Have overall responsibility for the financial sustainability of the Museum through income generation, fund raising and marketing Maintain the Museum Accreditation standard Ensure that the curatorial, research and education objectives of the Museum are delivered. The Chief Executive will: Work with the Board to agree and deliver the Business Plan. Be responsible for the development, production, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Museum’s overall Forward Plan Be responsible for delivery of the Museum’s Curatorial, Active Archaeology, Education and Volunteering Service, ensuring staff have resources to deliver outcomes Work with staff to ensure maintenance of the Museum Accreditation Scheme standard Work with staff and trustees to lobby and campaign at local and national levels for the preservation and interpretation of Kilmartin Glen’s landscape, archaeological and natural heritage Be responsible for oversight of the visitor experience Deliver the Service Level Agreements in place with partners Plan and curate the use of the special exhibitions’ galleries going forward Manage all costs Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including reporting to OSCR and Companies House Work to create positive relationships within the local community. Direct Reports: Operations Team Leads Education Team Lead Freelance Finance Manager Essential Requirements: A sound understanding of the Mission Statement of Kilmartin Museum Experience in a similar role including the curation of artefacts Experience of operating a tourism/visitor attraction including retail and catering Experience of successful charity/volunteer sector income generation Experience of financial management including budget setting and reporting Experience of major funders grant processes and delivering successful funding applications Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively Effective management skills and the ability to develop a team by supporting and motivating staff and volunteers Ability to work under pressure Ability to take responsibility and solve problems Excellent IT skills Knowledge and experience of human resources management, recruitment, contracts and procurement procedures Valid driving license Excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships and partnerships at all levels Experience of governance and board management in the charity sector Recognised interest in archaeology, museums, artefacts and natural heritage. Desirable Requirements Educated to degree level in a relevant subject Experience of working with volunteers Experience of the retail management sector Social media skills in a work environment Experience of marketing campaigns Ability to evaluate outcomes for funders. Place of work: The office base will be Kilmartin Museum. Limited working from home may be agreed subject to business need. The post-holder will be expected to attend meetings elsewhere on occasion for which reasonable expenses will be paid. Reporting to: Chair of the Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd Board of Trustees Salary: c£48,000, depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week There is an occasional requirement for weekend and evening work. The post holder will take lead responsibility for Museum security and will be a member of the alarm call rota. Contract Type: This is a permanent contract subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum (including bank and statutory holidays). Additional annual leave allowances for long service apply.