Job Description
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a new not-for-profit destination for contemporary art to recruit for an Interim Head of Operations and Visitor Experience. The role is initially for May to September but with a possibility of becoming a longer term position. This role will be based full time from their site in West Sussex, with some weekend working.
The Head of Operations and Visitor Experience is responsible for the day-to-day operation, ensuring the organisation delivers exceptional customer experiences to all visitors and partners. This role is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency, enhancing the visitor experience, and supporting the foundation's mission of promoting the arts, environment and education. You will have budget responsibility and lead a small team of dedicated individuals and volunteers, whilst working closely with the Assistant Curator on planned exhibitions and events alongside the café management team.
The successful candidate will have a track record of working in a visitor attraction, commercial or public gallery, or auction house environment. You will have an understanding of the cultural sector and have experience of leading, managing and developing teams and stakeholder management. You will be a strong and clear communicator, able to work maturely within a team environment as well as independently.
To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus.
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