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Are you passionate about North East history, culture and heritage? Are you interested to join our leadership team and help shape the future of Beamish – a unique institution that uses its collections to connect with people from all walks of life and tells the story of everyday life in the North East of England through time.
Beamish is a unique living, working museum that uses its collections to connect with people from all walks of life, telling the story of everyday life in the North East of England through time. We are innovative, self-reliant, entrepreneurial and forward looking, and welcome over 800,000 visitors a year. The museum delivers significant economic and social benefits for communities in the North East. Some 50% of our visitors are tourists, boosting the region’s visitor economy, and we are one of the biggest non-public sector employers in North West Durham, employing 400 staff and supported by over 500 volunteers. Our community and learning work is nationally recognised, and we engage with many thousands of people both on and off the museum site through our community participation programmes.
We are a leader in how we use our Accredited and Designated collection to develop bold new ways of experiencing the heritage of the region, and others look to us as an exemplar in our field. Recently we were confirmed by VisitEngland as number 11 in the most-visited paid for attractions in the country and we have an international reputation and reach, which we are keen to further build on.
There are many things that make us unique but what really sets us apart is offering a truly immersive experience, connecting people and communities together to share stories, experiences and learning and enabling visitors and local communities – many of whom have donated to our collection, to be integral to our ongoing evolution and development.
This newly-created role will play a vital part in continuing to shape a very exciting future for Beamish. Leading all of our museums operations; H&S, commercial (including food & beverage) and visitor experience, you will also deputise for our CEO. We are looking for a commercially astute and visitor focused operational leader who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, self-reliance and is always looking for new opportunities to innovate.
This role will suit an operational leader with a proven track record within a large visitor attraction (including museums, zoos, theme parks and other venues). We are looking for well-rounded operations experience, but in particular expertise in events and capital development would be advantageous. You will be someone with experience in driving continuous improvement, who will foster a positive sense of team and drive for excellence, and able to deliver change. Your approach will be collaborative and proactive and you’ll be able to balance the demands of a role that is both strategic and hands-on.
We are keen to welcome a diverse range of experiences and perspectives and Diversity, inclusion, and equal access are fundamental priorities for Beamish Museum. Access to the museum’s facilities, exhibits, collections, participation opportunities, diverse stories and experiences are offered to all irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. We constantly endeavour to improve our approach and foster a friendly, positive work environment supported by a culture underpinned by respect and fairness.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as well as applications from LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates as underrepresented people within the museum.
Closes
Monday 6th February 2023
Return completed application forms to:
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th February 2023 For further information about the opportunity and how to apply please go to: https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/director-of-people-and-culture-and-chief-operating-officer-beamish-museum/