Creative Programming & Public Engagement Manager

We have a new opportunity for a Creative Programming and Public Engagement Manager to work across all YMT’s sites leading a team to deliver YMT’s high quality, strategic creative programming and formal learning offer. This post will ensure that audience and community engagement with and promotion of YMT’s collections is at the heart of the public programme, and that programming actively drives visitor numbers, school visits, engages with communities, sustains YMT’s volunteer programme and increases YMT’s reputation for creativity and excellence.

We are looking for a bright, ambitious creative professional with experience in the museum, heritage or cultural industries to lead a newly formed team delivering YMT’s ambitious public programme. You will also be responsible for delivering a number of key events including Christmas at York Castle Museum

You will be a strong people manager, able to lead a team to deliver a vision and take internal and external stakeholders with you. An understanding of the formal and informal learning sectors and practice, along with the ability to broker creative partnerships are essential.

To apply go to: www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk on the About Us, Jobs Vacancies page.

Forms should be returned to recruitment@ymt.org.uk. Applications forms should be submitted in a Word compatible format.

CVs will not be accepted and applications can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK.  If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Closing date for applications is Monday 2 December 2019 at 9am

Interviews will take place in York on Wednesday 18 December 2019

Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Jacqueline Chiplin 

Contact Email

recruitment@ymt.org.uk

Website

http://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/

Start Date

19th November 2019

Closing Date

2nd December 2019