Museums Development Manager

Culture and heritage are thriving in Lancaster; the city is stepping up as one of England’s Heritage Cities and the unique Lancaster Castle, the Queen’s castle in the north, is now open to the public. Our intriguing Roman history is being discovered through new archaeology that reveals the importance of the city, our ground-breaking events, arts and performances are outstanding and visitor numbers are growing.

Culture and heritage are at the very heart of what Lancaster has to offer, and our museums are part of this. Lancaster City Council is about to take back its museums after 15 years and is looking for a Museums Manager to take a central role in managing the transfer and developing an exceptional service for the future.

You will be an inspirational leader with experience of managing and successfully delivering positive change in a cultural environment, delivery of high impact events and exhibitions, developing new audiences and income opportunities. You will also have a strong understanding of the day to day requirements of working in a cultural environment.

The hours of work are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, and you role will be based at Palatine Hall, Lancaster.

This role offers a number of benefits such as a Flexible Working Hours Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after five years’ service) plus bank holidays, Cycle to Work Scheme.

WE ONLY ACCEPT COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS. PLEASE DO NOT SEND A CV AS THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Closing date: Tuesday 10th April 2018

The Council currently operates a Flexible Working Hours Scheme.

For more information and details on how to apply please click here 

Alternatively please call in to the reception area at Lancaster / Morecambe Town Hall or telephone 01524 582176 (24 hour answering service).

Lancaster City Council aims for Equality of Opportunity for All 

Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Recruitment

Contact Email

recruitment@lancaster.gov.uk

Website

http://9nl.es/lv5s

Start Date

30th March 2018

Closing Date

10th April 2018