HASLEMERE EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM

Haslemere Educational Museum is an award-winning museum situated in Southwest Surrey near the Hampshire and West Sussex borders with over 240,000 Natural History specimens, along with over 140,000 Human History artefacts from around the World. There are three large permanent galleries and two temporary exhibition rooms, with a library, archive and a dedicated education room for people of all ages. The grounds cover an area of over 15,000 square metres, with a large pond and gazebo, an observation beehive and a tree trail that follows the Museum’s boundary through an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure operational effectiveness of the museum Actively contributing to the strategic development of the organisation Managing financial and human resources efficiently Embedding a positive, sustainable staff and volunteer culture within the museum Achieving high standards of visitor experience Overseeing retail operation Development of marketing, PR and social media Ensuring timely building maintenance checks and risk assessments Overseeing the management of IT systems Overseeing recruitment, performance management, and training. Complying with legal and statutory responsibilities of the organisation in employment, H&S, Safeguarding and GDPR

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for someone with extensive recent experience of leadership management in the heritage/culture sector, including line-management of staff and financial management, with highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisation skills, and a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or equivalent, plus experience of working in a similar role OR specialised skills acquired through significant on the job experience

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES

Significant demonstrable recent experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in a museum, heritage site, or culture setting Managing staff and volunteers, including the necessary skills and ability to develop and motivate a strong team. Experience of recruitment, retention, development and assessment of staff and volunteer teams Knowledge in the development of exhibitions, events and programmes which engage a range of audiences Managing budgets and resources Business, financial and organisational planning Experience of effective marketing and use of social media to promote events, exhibitions and membership Developing and managing projects, including fundraising and grant applications Monitoring and interpreting data to inform audience development

JOB PURPOSE

The Museum Manager is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall operational management of Haslemere Education Museum. Working with the Board of Trustees the postholder will develop the museum’s sustainability, ensuring excellent visitor experience, positive engagement with current and future audiences, fostering strong relationships internally across the staff and volunteer team and externally with the local community and partner organisations.