We are pleased to share the Call for Applications for the position of Chief Executive of the Manchester Jewish Museum. Deadline for applications is August 17.
Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
Essential
- A successful track record of leadership and a demonstrable ability to lead and inspire team members and partners with their vision and enthusiasm
- Highly developed people management skills, experienced at role modelling behaviours to motivate and inspire others
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with the proven ability to manage resources prudently and with strong business planning skills
- Entrepreneurial flair and the ability to both identify new commercial opportunities and maximise existing ones
- A track record and passion for delivering consistently excellent experiences for diverse audiences
- Experienced public speaker and organisational ambassador. An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, able to represent the organisation in the media, at events and across social media
- Track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of public, commercial and charitable organisations and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders
- Experience of networking, persuading, influencing and forming effective relationships with leaders and stakeholders from a wide variety of sectors including funding bodies, local councils, businesses and other leading public bodies
- An experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of prospecting for, applying for and securing grants income
- Experienced at handling a complex set of demands in an efficient, orderly way
- Experienced at supporting good governance and an understanding of how charities work
- Demonstratable commitment to delivering the museum’s inclusivity and cultural diversity objectives
- Flexibility and sensitivity in relating to a wide variety of different people within and outside the museum
Skills and Abilities
- Outstanding strategic leadership skills
- Credibility at Board level and internally/externally with all stakeholders
- Inspirational style of leadership
- Strong financial management and fundraising skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- First class influencing skills
Personal attributes, values and behaviour
- A personal commitment and passion for the museum’s manifesto and values
- A belief in the ability for our museum to transform and enrich people’s lives
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude at all times
- A hard worker – willing to help in all areas when needed and to always lead by example
- A strong commitment to act as a role-model for our values
- A champion of equality, diversity and inclusion
How to Apply
Deadline for applications by email: 9am, 17 August 2025
Send your CV with a cover note of no more than 2 sides of A4 (or a three minute video), detailing why you want this role and to work with us at Manchester Jewish Museum and why you are a good fit for the position, drawing on the job requirements and person specification.
Email your application to [email protected]. If you have any queries about this role or would like to schedule an informal conversation with a museum trustee you can email [email protected].
We will notify shortlisted candidates as soon as possible.
First interviews will be held on Wednesday, 10 September, second interviews on Tuesday, 16 September.