Director (Maternity Cover) at John Wesley's New Room

Director (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £38,850 p.a.
Contracted Hours: Full-time (40 hrs per week)
Contract Type: 12 months fixed term - maternity cover (with opportunity for extension)
Start Date: April 2025
Location: 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE
Benefits: 6% employer pension contribution. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Cycle2work scheme. Free access to museum and discounts in cafe.
Website Listing: Job Vacancies - John Wesley’s New Room

We are looking for a practical and experienced Museum Director to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. An exciting and varied opportunity for a heritage professional to lead and support the team to increase JWNR’s profile, enhance visitor experience and grow public engagement. The role includes managing staff, fundraising, business development, organising commercial events, and facilities management. If you're a creative leader who wants to make an impact, and shape the museum's future during this pivotal period, this could be the right role for you.

Read the full role description and person specification.

To apply: please send CV and cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for this role to operations@newroombristol.org.uk 

Deadline for applicants: Monday 17 February, midday.
Interviews will take place week commencing 24 February.

If you have any enquiries or would like to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact operations@newroombristol.org.uk