We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and reliable Assistant Museum Manager to join our team, assisting in overseeing the operational running of the House, Museum and onsite Tea Room. We are about to embark on exciting developments within the House and Museum and are looking for someone who can contribute ideas, enthusiasm and experience in grant applications.
King John’s House with its museum, accredited under the Arts Council England scheme, with its tea rooms and period gardens is embarking on a period of change. We are determined to become less reliant on local authority funding while still being an important heritage contributor to tourism in Test Valley and Romsey in particular.
When you visit the listed buildings of King John’s House and Museum you make a journey through time. Located at the heart of Romsey near the Abbey, our medieval, Tudor and Victorian buildings, surrounded by a beautiful period-style garden, are rich in history and have been in continuous occupation and use for over 800 years. King John’s House and Tudor Cottage Trust Limited was incorporated in September 2000 to incorporate the long-standing activities of a charitable trust. The charity had the objects of education and the preservation for the people of Romsey, and of the nation at large, the properties and buildings known as King John’s House and Tudor Cottage, Romsey.
As an independent charity, King John’s House is overseen by a dedicated and experienced board of Trustees.
Assistant Museum Manager, the role:
- Assist with planning, organising, and evaluating the operations of the museum.
- Assist with administering and controlling budgets for equipment, and suppliers and assisting with banking and cashing up duties.
- Responsible for the day to day health and safety of the site and the people working on it, including daily site checks, fire and intruder alarm testing and responding to any emergencies.
- Responsible for opening and closing of the museum and house when on duty, including the occasional out of hours event/meeting.
- Responsible for the co-ordination of the volunteers, including volunteer recruitment, induction and training and the day to day communications to the volunteers.
- Assisting with marketing and communications for the museum and tea room including updating our website and social media channels. Widening engagement and awareness of the site through networking and collaboration with local and regional bodies such as business groups, councils and other attractions.
- To work collaboratively with the Museum Manager/ Catering Manager to develop a range of events for the museum and tea room.
- Build the museum’s image by collaborating with customers, community organisations, and employees.
- Provide excellent customer service, assist with the development of on-going programme of events, outreach and learning activities.
- Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organisation standards.
- Compliance with the Charity Commission Regulations, Companies Act, Accreditation standards and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Assistant Museum Manager, the person:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Strong finance and people management skills gained through experience in a similar position.
- Confidence knowledge of business planning, reporting and administrative skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of catering establishment management, including food safety, HSE and COSHH.
Assistant Museum Manager, the benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Working in a Grade 1 Listed historic setting with the opportunity to support the Museum Manager in developing new ways to ensure its future.
- Opportunity to join a proactive and supportive team.
- Long term permanent employment relationship.
- 20 days of Annual Leave increasing to a maximum of 25 days with years of service plus Bank Holidays.
- An immediate start.
- NEST pension scheme.
Please submit a CV and a brief accompanying letter outlining what you could bring to the role and explaining how you meet the requirements to info@kingjohnshouse.org.uk. You can find out more information about the museum at www.kingjohnshouse.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Monday 9 December 2024, interviews likely to be the week commencing Monday 16 December 2024.