Museum Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an experienced cultural/heritage professional to become our new Museum Manager and lead the organisation through an exciting period of growth. You will have the ability to provide inspirational leadership, strategic direction and business planning and can create development plans that look to maximise both funding and earned income streams to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has excellent sector knowledge and a strong track record within museums and/or cultural venues or projects.
Land of Iron is the branding of the newly extended and redeveloped Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in Skinningrove village.
The project has been made possible by the generous financial support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Coastal Communities Fund, the Tees Valley Combined Authority, and the benevolence of private donors. The Museum began opening and operating from January 2023.
This is a particularly exciting time to join and lead our team as we look forward to seeing the new Museum building open and our underground workings redeveloped and enjoyed; consequently, the trustees are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of staff and volunteers and to lead the museum after this historic redevelopment.
Summary Job Description
1. The Museum Manager is responsible for providing the strategic vision and inspirational leadership required to develop and drive the Land of Iron forward, ensuring the development of a sustainable and strong business model.
2. To lead on the preservation and promotion of the ironstone heritage of Cleveland and North Yorkshire through the Land of Iron Museum
3. To establish the Land of Iron Museum as a premier visitor destination in the Tees Valley
For more information and details on how to apply, please see the detailed Job Description on our website https://landofiron.org.uk/vacancies/new-museum-manager
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Museum or Heritage Management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Museum Manager roles across Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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