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SalaryDivision / Department - Brighton & Hove Division
Grade - M1
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £45,546 - £50,109
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Brighton, John Street
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
The Museum Manager will be responsible for implementing strategic direction set by the Trustees, creating a sustainable business plan and various policies, strategies and procedures for the Old Police Cells Museum. They will also identify new income streams, lead and effectively managing those who work in the museum as well as ensuring the musuem environment is as safe a possible for all accessing the space.
The Museum Manager will inspire and lead a small team of volunteers and paid staff, who collectively assist with; the curation and preservation of the museum and it's heritage artifacts, facilitate the educational programme, manage all visitor matters and stakeholder engagement for the museum to ensure the Old Police Cells Musuem is informative and enjoyable for customers.
The Museum Manager will hold the following responsibilities:
Assess and propose direction for the Museum and it's displays to the Trustees and Sussex Police by developing a 5-year business plan to implement. Ensure all Museum policies and procedures are current and satisfy all statutory requirements through periodic review. Co-ordinate maintence activities for both the collection and museum space as well as develop new and innovative ways to tackle the challenges faced by the museum.
Work to preserve the museum's assets, collection and location, and make decisions on ownership, archiving, disposal, loans and purchases of historical items - liaising with management, Trustees and legal services wherever necessary. Work with other local museums and NPCC Heritage portfolio to share best practice and potential exchange of exhibits.
Manage and maintain the accreditation already afforded to the museum by carrying out the responsibilities in accordance with the accreditation standard. Identify other funding streams available by completing applications and bids for various lottery, heritage and museum grants for greater financial support.
Assist the Honorary Treasurer in managing income and expenditure as well as preparing the Museum financial papers to ensure that the Museum operates within it's annually appointed budget and with the appropriate audit trail.
Develop a relevant retail range for vistors to purchase to assist with income generation and advertising.
Be directly responsible for all those working for the museum ensuring that their work fits with the museum strategy. This includes recruiting, training and co-ordinating new volunteers as well as managing staff/volunteer rotas and their continuous professional development. Ensure that everyone at the museum adheres to current Sussex Police values, quality standards and escalate any management issues.
Work with stakeholders and funders to ensure that the museum is representative and accessible as possible to all communities and visitors.
Oversee the generation of visitors and school visits to the museum to achive greater policing education amongst the community. Work with Police Youth Officers to agree current and relevant topics and content for specific educational inputs and activities.
Regularly evaluate and monitor activities carried out at the museum and review visitor feedback to understand customer satisfaction levels against key performance indicators in the business plan. Also ensure value for money, factoring in continuous evolvement and improving the museum's offering.
Oversee and contribute to; the museum's social media platforms, articles about the museum and its artifacts for the museum's and Sussex Police's internal and external websites as well as local community media. This is to communicate with a broad range of audiences and raise awareness, actively promoting the museum.
Skills & Experience
Ideally we are looking for someone with a degree in Museum Studies or a similar qualification in the field. Or someone who can demonstrate professional experience in a museum or heritage work.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of working in a museum or heritage environment with working knowledge of governance and business practice.
- Knowledge of collection care, conservation and experience working in an preservation focused environment.
- Knowledge of the Museum Accreditation Scheme.
- Experience of leading a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, volunteers, visitors and partners in the heritage sector.
- Self motivated, organised and able to perform with minimal supervision.
- Strong written, verbal, numerical, presentation and IT skills.
- Good project and budget management skills.
- Innovative, creative with good problem solving skills.
- Ability to devise and implement training / educational inputs.
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
- Health and safety management experience.
- Experience of events planning.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Further Information
Please note that you will often work within the Museum, which is located in the basement of Brighton Town Hall. However we can on occasion arrange a hotdesking arrangement within the Town Hall and will have guaranteed hot desking within Brighton Police Station. We can also accommodate some agreed working from home.
This post is expected to be a fixed term contract for 2 years.
Should you wish to discuss this role further please contact Andrea Wood - Partnership Manager for Brighton and Hove Division on andrea.wood@sussex.police.uk / 07810 813 233
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
