Director (maternity cover) – The Alex Moulton Charitable Trust

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our small team providing maternity cover for our Director (with an opportunity for the right candidate to job-share upon her return).  We are seeking an individual with a commercial background who will support the Trust to reduce its current deficit budget through new enterprise and income generation.  The Trust is particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience of delivering holiday lets and developing other income generating opportunities in a heritage context.

The role of Director is focused on managing The Hall’s important historic site and estate whilst developing a robust business model, improving income generation and supporting the delivery of the Trust’s charitable objectives. We are seeking a proactive and energetic individual with significant experience of commercial development, ideally in a heritage context, who will support The Hall’s development at a key moment in its history. The Trust currently generates income through residential and commercial lets.  Our events programme runs at break-even and our venue hire is nascent.  We are seeking an individual who can develop new income opportunities.

You will manage a small team of part-time staff, contractors and volunteers including an Administrator, a Housekeeper, an Events & Heritage Coordinator, and a Gardener. You will be responsible for developing future activities and increasing income, working to targets set by the Board of Trustees. Overseeing site access and maintenance, you will work with and supervise contractors and caterers as required. Supported by an engaged team of Trustees, you will ensure the safety of our site, building, historic interiors and collection.

The objectives of the Alex Moulton Charitable Trust are to advance the education of the public, in particular (but not exclusively) in the subjects of engineering and design; to promote for the public benefit the study and appreciation of The Hall, Bradford on Avon as a place of historical and architectural interest; and for the public benefit, the preservation and enhancement of The Hall, Bradford on Avon together with its ancillary buildings, contents, collections and grounds.

Hours: 0.8 contract for duration of contract. Normal working days will be Tuesday to Friday, but will be flexible to suit business needs and include weekends and evenings.

Contract: 15-month contract August/September 2022 – November/December 2023 (with possibility for job-share when post holder returns from maternity leave)

Salary: £36,000 pro rata (i.e. £28,800)

How to apply:

Please click here to download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification>>

Send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and your relevant skills and experience (no more than 2 sides of A4) to [email protected].

For an informal discussion of the role, please contact Sarah Murray, Director on 01225 863 432.  Please note, Sarah will be on annual leave until 7 June 2022.

Deadline for applications:

9am on Monday 13 June 2022.

Interviews:

Wednesday 22 June 2022.

Interviewees will be invited to attend a short tour of the Hall and Estate on the day of the interview:  The Hall, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1AJ.

The tour will be followed by an interview, which will consist of a presentation from the candidate (details will be shared prior to interview) and a panel interview.  The panel will consist of:  Steve Missen, Chair of Trustees; Rhian Tritton, Vice-chair of Trustees; and Sarah Murray, Director.