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Museum Service Manager – Oxfordshire County Council
03/02/2022 in Job Vacancies
Job Title: Museum Service Manager
Salary: £50,884
Hours: 37 hours per week. We are open to discussions about flexible working.
Term: Fixed-term for 1 year
Location: Oxfordshire County Council, The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock
Closing date: 12:00 am 20 February 2022
Salary: £50,884
Hours: 37 hours per week. We are open to discussions about flexible working.
Term: Fixed-term for 1 year
Location: Oxfordshire County Council, The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock
Closing date: 12:00 am 20 February 2022
Oxfordshire County Council are seeking an inspirational, dynamic, and innovative Museum Service Manager to lead and develop our museums. If you are passionate about bringing our collections and buildings to life to inspire and engage the public this is the post for you.
About us
Oxfordshire County Council are seeking to appoint a Museum Service Manager on a 1 year fixed term contract. This is an exciting time to join the council with the adoption of a new strategy for Library and Heritage services setting out the council’s ambition for these services for the next five years.
About the role
We require a Museum Service Manager who has a track record in making a difference in the promotion of museums and can inspire staff to do the same.
We are at an exciting stage in the development of our museums and if you are up for a challenge this will certainly be the role for you. We want you to challenge and develop your teams and the service. We are looking for someone to drive and deliver the changes that we are making whilst supporting your team of equally dedicated staff. You will drive excellence and motivate your team and yourself.
Development opportunities include succession planning, opportunities for personal growth and development and the chance to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction which you’ve always dreamt of.
We offer a comprehensive induction, supportive work-life balance including working from home, flexible working and tangible wellbeing initiatives, plus regular supervision and support available whenever you need it.
The role also contributes to the overall management and leadership of the Library and Heritage Service.
About you
As Museum Service Manager, you will be required to deliver effective leadership, management and development of the County Museums Service (including The Oxfordshire Museum, Museum Resources Centre, Swalcliffe Barn, the Bishop’s Palace and collections, learning and outreach services teams) within the overall objectives of the County Council.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county – we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
The primary location is usually The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock, and you will be required to work from this location and in an agile manner. Some degree of home working will be supported.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description & Selection Criteria>>
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mark McCree, Service Manager (Libraries and Heritage) on [email protected] or 07546 760489.
Application Procedure
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.
If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form>>
The closing date is Sunday 20 February.
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 2 March.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Guaranteed interviews
As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.