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Job Title: Team Manager (Historic Character)
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £31,540 per annum (pro-rata £18,924 per annum)
Hours: Monday to Friday, typically between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with occasional evening work (up to 11:00pm) and regular weekend shifts on a rota basis.
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (24 hours per week)
Black Country Living Museum is looking for a Team Manager to lead, support, and inspire our team of Historic Characters as they bring Black Country history to life once more. If you're an experienced people manager with a passion for great customer service and a knack for getting the best out of a team, we'd love to hear from you
What will you be doing?
* Managing a large team of Historic Characters.
* Working with the team of Team Managers to create an immersive visitor experience - from delivering seasonal programmes and themed events to school visits, evening experiences, and special venue hire occasions. No two days are the same
* Working with our people team to recruit and onboard new starters.
* Training and developing the team so they feel confident, prepared, and ready to deliver a great experience every day.
* Effective rostering of the team to enhance delivery of the Museum's programmes.
* Handling staff queries, concerns and performance issues - liaising with the People Team where necessary.
* Being a visible presence in support of the Team, including regular weekend and evening work on a rota basis with the other Team Managers.
* Evaluating the delivery of the Museum's programme across all audiences.
What are we looking for?
* Demonstrable management experience in a comparable organisation.
* Proven experience using rostering systems.
* Experience of working cross-departmentally to help shape ideas and turn plans into results.
* Confident organisational skills.
* Inclusive people skills.
* Enthusiasm for the museum and living history.
Who are we?
We are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout our 47-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country's industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
What can you expect?
* Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations.
* Opportunity to learn new skills.
* Competitive rewards & benefits.
* Supportive & inclusive work culture.
* Positive attitude to work-life balance.
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Closing date: 19th October 2025
Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit