Manchester Jewish Museum
Job Summary
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees. Direct reports: Café and Retail Operations Manager, Programmes Manager, Finance & Administration Manager, Marketing & Fundraising Manager, Curator, Safety and Security Manager. Salary: £40,000-42,000 p.a. Hours: 35 hours per week, some evening and weekend working
Job Description
- To provide inspirational leadership through an inspiring, creative and participative leadership style that encourages staff to participate whilst retaining the final say in decision-making
- To be an ambassador for the organisation, e.g. with community partners, stakeholders and funders (such as ACE, GMCA, MCC) ensuring positive relationships and the enhancement of the organisation’s reputation
- To communicate the organisation’s manifesto and values to all trustees, staff, volunteers and to engender a shared sense of purpose
- To identify new partnership opportunities
- To act as a champion for access and engagement within the organisation
- To act as a champion for diversity within the organisation
- To act as a champion for the scratch process so that all trustees, staff and volunteers are engaged
- To lead the fundraising effort, ensuring the right strategy is in place and being executed to achieve budgeted levels of donations and support from trusts, foundations and other funding bodies
- To take full responsibility for operating the business on a sound financial basis – always ensuring adequate financial controls are in place
- To lead the implementation of the museum’s strategic plans so that there is effective evaluation, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators
- To support the Caf and Retail Operations Manager to develop and grow the museum’s retail, catering, and venue hire offer
- To produce annual budgets for presentation and approval by the Board of Trustees and to closely monitor the operating and financial performance against them
- To support Finance Manager with preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts, and present to Finance Trustee prior to Board meetings and AGMs
- To liaise with funding bodies, partners and stakeholders providing regular updates on performance, risks and achievements
Job Requirements
- A successful track record of leadership and a demonstrable ability to lead and inspire team members and partners with their vision and enthusiasm
- Highly developed people management skills, experienced at role modelling behaviours to motivate and inspire others
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with the proven ability to manage resources prudently and with strong business planning skills
- Entrepreneurial flair and the ability to both identify new commercial opportunities and maximise existing ones
- A track record and passion for delivering consistently excellent experiences for diverse audiences
- Experienced public speaker and organisational ambassador. An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, able to represent the organisation in the media, at events and across social media
- Track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of public, commercial and charitable organisations and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders
Job Overview
- Job Title: Chief Executive
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Museums
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 17 Aug 2025
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Location:
North West
Job: Chief Executive
Job: Chief Executive
Organisation: Manchester Jewish Museum
Postcode: M8 8LW
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