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Museum Director |
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Turner's House Trust |
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£37,500 p.a. (pro rata) |
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Part-Time Position (2 days per week)
Contract: 12 months |
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Twickenham, England |
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Friday, 23rd May 2025 |
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THT1 |
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| Job Description |
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Sandycombe Lodge in Twickenham (“Turner’s House”) is a Grade 2* listed house designed by J.M.W. Turner for his own use. It has been open to the public as an independent museum since 2017. This role is an opportunity to lead Turner’s House at an exciting time and make a real difference as the organisation looks to secure its long-term future.
We are looking for an accomplished professional with heritage experience to be our Museum Director and to lead on strategy and planning, marketing and fundraising, in addition to supervising the small team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the House. The role will involve maximising our income potential through private/corporate hires of the house, fundraising activities, partnerships, PR and marketing opportunities and cultivation of donors, all of which contribute to the sustainable future of Turner’s House. The Museum Director will also manage the Operations Manager, the Learning & Volunteer Manager and other team members, to ensure a high standard of customer service and visitor experience and will serve on the Board of Trustees.
Turner’s House is open to the public 5 days a week, Wednesday-Sunday, 12 noon-4pm, with an annual closure period from November to January. The House is also open for educational visits, and for private evening events on a limited number of days each year. The Museum Director is expected to work on site and will work on a rota with the Operations Manager and Learning & Volunteer Manager to ensure the house is staffed whenever the House is open.
Please note that this is a 2 days per week role and the salary is £37,500 per annum pro rata, ie £15,000. |
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Requirements:
• Experience of strategic forward planning in a similar organisation with track record of meeting targets for income generation and financial sustainability
• Experience in fund-raising, grant applications and corporate donors
• Experience of overseeing or delivering an exhibition/loan and events programme maximising income and audience potential
• Experience in project management, managing contracts and delivering projects to tight budgets
• Self-motivation and demonstrable initiative
• Creative flair with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to act as ambassador for Turner’s House in local, national and international communities
• Live in commuting distance of the house
• Demonstrable interest in history, art history, architectural history and in Turner and his times |
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| Application Instructions |
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In order to apply, please send a CV and covering letter, addressing your reasons for applying and the ways in which you meet the job description and person specification, to Michael Deriaz, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, mderiaz@btinternet.com A detailed job description will be sent to you on request.
Turner’s House is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all. |
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