Museums and Heritage Manager

Grade: I scp 31 £41,771 to scp 35 £46,142
Contract: Permanent
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact: samantha.elliott@bolton.gov.uk
Working days: Monday to Friday and 1 in 4 Saturday or Sunday

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The Role
Salary- £41,771 to £46,142, pay award pending
Bolton Libraries, Museums and Culture are recruiting an experienced Museums and Heritage Manager to lead and manage a team delivering services across Bolton’s museums, archives, aquarium and heritage spaces. The role will oversee collections development and play a lead role in planning and delivering our extensive programme of exhibitions and events.
We pride ourselves on being a vibrant, accessible and welcoming visitor destination, however we recognise that there is always more that can be done and that’s why this role will prioritise projects and partnerships that support community priorities, enhance visitor experiences, and promote access to heritage.

About You
Day to day you will manage budgets, seek out funding opportunities, support staff development and promote volunteer opportunities. You will be responsible for managing risk and compliance in this service area which includes maintaining standards set by accreditation and zoo licence schemes.
We are looking for a great communicator as you will represent the service at various levels, including deputising for senior leadership when needed. This is a varied role that involves balancing the needs of multiple projects and partners simultaneously, including capital projects, heritage programmes, external funders, and colleagues across various Bolton Council departments.

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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