Visitor Services Manager: Safety

  • Contract
  • London

The British Museum


Job Summary

As a Visitor Services Manager you will play a key role in ensuring that every visitor to the British Museum has a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Leading a front of house team of approximately 30 people, you will ensure that visitors receive a world class welcome.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

People Management:

  • Manage a team and undertake all line management responsibilities including:
    • performance and appraisal;
    • engage and motivate the team;
    • support training, personal and professional development;
    • complete recruitment procedures;
    • undertake disciplinary, grievance and attendance management procedures;
    • effective communications, including meetings, briefings and debriefs;

Operational Management:

  • Manage and coordinate all resources effectively, including ensuring appropriate staff cover within the department;
  • Manage emergencies, incidents and other operational situations to achieve effective resolution;
  • Implement the Museum Emergency, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans as appropriate;
  • Manage complex situations, such as complicated visitor complaints;
  • Develop and implement strategies, procedures and processes;
  • Lead and collaborate with others on projects;
  • Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in operational services;
  • Lead VSS initiatives that contribute to a successful visitor experience including, wayfinding and information, a culture of service, activities and events and wider Museum engagement;
  • Maintain exceptionally high levels of safety and security standards and awareness across the Museum in order to ensure the security and safety of visitors, staff and the collection.

Other

  • Engage with, and implement effective communication across the department and Museum;
  • Ensure reports are produced, including preparing these personally, and ensure appropriate action is taken;
  • Manage designated budgets;
  • Support Museum wide activities including the public programme, exhibitions and events;
  • Manage Health and Safety for staff and visitors;
  • Undertake administrative duties required of the role;
  • Deputise for the Head of Visitor Services role in their absence where required;
  • Provide cover and deputise for colleagues as required;
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a people management professional whose skills and experiences are:

  • Excellent line and operational management of large teams in a challenging working environment
  • Management and administration of safety protocols and operations
  • Demonstrable experience in managing complex employee relation casework
  • Pro-active and effective decision-making abilities in a fast-paced multi-faceted working environment
  • Experience in managing large operational teams during incidents and emergency situations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written that can be targeted to different stakeholders and audiences.
  • A motivational manager who can drive team performance with the aim of continual improvement across the service and department
  • A customer focused attitude

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Visitor Services Manager: Safety
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 04 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Visitor Services Manager: Safety

Job: Visitor Services Manager: Safety

Organisation: The British Museum

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

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