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SalaryMuseum Manager – HMS Caroline
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 – £32,493 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - permanent
Location: The National Museum of the Royal Navy based at HMS Caroline, Belfast.
The National Museum’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum: inspiring learning, enjoyment, and engagement with the story of the Royal Navy and its impact in shaping the modern world.
HMS Caroline forms an important part of the National Museum’s visitor offer and collection as the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland that is still afloat. Open to the public as a museum and heritage attraction since 2016 and an Art Fund ‘Museum of the Year’ finalist in 2019, this iconic ship is an asset to Belfast’s cultural landscape.
We are recruiting a full-time Museum Manager to lead the development and operational performance at HMS Caroline. Leading the on-site team, the role will ensure that our visitors have the best possible experience on-board, that the ship is cared for and safe to visit and commercial opportunities are developed and maximised. The post holder will be an advocate for the ship, working with teams across the NMRN portfolio to forge partnerships and relationships to develop the profile and impact of the museum, as well as deepening visitor and community engagement.
This role is best suited to someone who is enthusiastic and flexible – no two days will be the same and you will need to get involved in a number of different areas across HMS Caroline and the NMRN. There will be some weekend working as part of a flexible rota system required and the occasional evening work dependent on business need and bookings.
Key Opportunities
- Implement a new operational model, safeguarding the future of HMS Caroline to be enjoyed by local audiences and overseas visitors for years to come
- Develop and diversify revenue streams such as hire of the ship to support the museums financial sustainability
- Develop public programme activities, creating new ways of telling the story of the ship whilst supporting increased engagement with visitors and local communities
- Work within a matrix organisation, learning from and interacting with a variety of teams and museum experts based across the UK
Knowledge/Experience
You will have:
- Worked in a management role in tourism, museum or heritage organisation
- Experience of leading and motivating a team to success
- Track record of delivering excellent customer service
- Involvement in public events and corporate functions
- Knowledge of public programming, including community engagement and learning
We provide
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly and diverse workplace within a unique heritage environment.
- Group pension plan with Royal London (6% employer contributions, 2% employee contributions and death in service benefit).
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) after 5 years’ service.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay.
- Flexible working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free admission to other national museums and attractions within the reciprocal agreement.
- Discounts at our shops and cafes.
- Free and discounted tickets for family and friends.
If interested, please submit your applications by clicking APPLY NOW no later than midnight, 27 May 2024.
We will be holding interviews on Tuesday 4 June 2024 at HMS Caroline, Belfast.
