General Manager – Quaker Tapestry Museum

Quaker Tapestry Museum seeks General Manager

Quaker Tapestry is an educational charity based at the Friends Meeting House in Kendal, Cumbria. Its museum displays a unique collection of embroidered hangings depicting Quaker history and concerns and it also promotes arts and craft skills.

Our present manager has been in post since the Tapestry moved to Kendal in 1994 and is now due to retire. In this time, she has developed the venue into a vibrant, accredited museum. At present the only full-time member of staff, she leads a devoted and hardworking team of part-time employees and voluntary assistants.

The Trustees are seeking the right person with experience, energy and enthusiasm to develop and manage Quaker Tapestry’s future activities. The ability to create within the team a vision that museums change lives is essential. The website www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk illustrates what the museum currently has to offer, including a virtual tour.

The successful applicant will be responsible for oversight of all activities, staff and volunteers. They will report to the Board of Trustees through its Clerk.  Within the working hours, weekend and occasional evening work are required and the ability to travel is essential.

Full details and the application form are available from:  https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/support-us/jobs-quaker-tapestry-museum or contact the Quaker Tapestry office on info@quaker-tapestry.co.uk or 01539 722975

Applications must arrive by 2pm on Monday 11 October 2021

Interviews will be held on Friday 22 October 2021