Location: Rustington Museum
Job Title: Museum Manager
Responsible to: Deputy Clerk of the Rustington Parish Council and the Leisure and Amenities Committee
Overall Responsibility to: Clerk of the Council
Responsible for: The Museum Assistant and Volunteers
Grade: SCP 16 £29,572.00 (Pro-Rata)
Hours: 28 Hours per week
Normally worked between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday with occasional evening/weekend meeting/event attendance required.
Main purpose of the Role:
To be responsible for the effective co-ordination of all daily activities on site, ensuring the smooth and safe running of all Museum operations, and overseeing the care of the Museum Collection.
Key Tasks:
1. Development activities:
o Lead the development of an engaging temporary Exhibitions Programme from the research and development stage through to realisation.
o Lead the research and development of funding bids and other income streams to enhance the offer of Rustington Museum.
o Lead the development, implementation and review of the Museum’s Forward Plan, ensuring the service can develop on a sustainable basis.
o Develop, deliver and evaluate an effective Marketing Plan for the Museum utilising a range of media.
o Develop and implement community engagement initiatives, including public talks, to reflect the demographic of Rustington and the surrounding Villages and Towns.
o Represent the Museum to external stakeholders (such as HLF, WSCC, etc.) and networks (Sussex Museums Group etc.), and liaise with neighbouring heritage and tourism businesses to promote Rustington Museum as a major asset to the Village.
2. Museum Accreditation:
o Ensure that the Museum meets Arts Council England Accreditation standards in all areas of organisational health, collections management, and visitor experience.
o Review and update Museum policies as required.
o Deliver the Areas of Development as highlighted in the recommendations of the 2022 Accreditation Award.
3. Management:
o Manage the day-to-day safe operation and maintenance of the Museum facility for its staff, volunteers and visitors.
o Act as the link between the Parish Council, the volunteers, and any employed consultants.
o Provide regular supervision to the Museum Assistant.
o Develop and coordinate the work of volunteer activity, to ensure the efficient running of the service.
o Attend/report to the Leisure and Amenities Committee.
o Manage a dedicated Museum budget.
o Maintain financial, health and safety, data compliance and other systems and procedures.
4. Respond to enquiries from the public and co-ordinate research access to the Collection.
5. Act as Key Holder as necessary.
6. Adhere to Museums Association Code of Ethics, together with Rustington Parish Council and the Museum’s approved policies.
7. Undertake additional duties as appropriate to the Grade and nature of the work as may be reasonably expected by the Clerk of the Council.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £29,572.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/11/2024
Expected start date: 20/01/2025
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