Museum Director

We are seeking a Museum Director to join our Team. They will have overall responsibility for financial sustainability of the Museum through income generation, fund raising and marketing to ensure delivery of the Museum's Mission Statement, and maintenance of the Museum Accreditation standard. The post holder will work with the Board of Directors and senior colleagues to maintain and develop the strategic direction and vision for the Museum. They will take responsibility for ensuring the goals of the Redevelopment Project are maintained longer term and will take a strategic overview of operations and compliance.

The post holder will work closely with the Curatorial and Education Service Team to ensure that the curatorial, research and education objectives of the Museum are achieved and that the service is sustainable.

Key responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership of the Museum

  • Continued Development of the Museum as a Visitor Attraction

  • Curatorial, Education and Exhibitions

  • Financial Management & Fundraising

  • Grants and Funding

  • Liaison, Representation and Reporting

  • Human Resources & Administration

Applying candidates should have:

  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role

  • Experience of operating a tourism/visitor attraction or similar including retail and catering

  • Experience of successful charity/volunteer sector income generation and financial management including budget setting and reporting

  • Experience of major funders grant processes and successful funding applications

  • Experience of governance and board management in the charity sector

  • Interest in archaeology, museums, artefacts and natural heritage

  • Effective man management skills, able to develop a team and support and motivate staff and volunteers

Salary is on a range dependent on skills and experience plus company benefits including 30 days annual leave per year.

Please visit Eden Scott’s website for more information and to apply: www.edenscott.com/kilmartin-museum

Closing date: 28th May 2024

First interview will take place online on 3rd June 2024.