General Manager, Cultural Venue

Essential requirements are

Successful leadership of a public-facing venue (eg visitor attraction, arts/heritage centre)

Evidence of growing one or more of; visitor numbers, earned income, memberships or grant income

Strong budget ownership and financial reporting, and a track record of improving margins/yield

Hands-on operational experience: staff planning, H&S, food hygiene awareness, facilities/contractor oversight

Excellent interpersonal and communication and people management skills

Be values-led, an inclusive leader and calm under pressure

Desirable experience/knowledge

Fundraising, sponsorship or philanthropy

Tourism partnerships, regional marketing networks

Programming exhibitions, learning, workshops

Retail/ tearoom

Heritage building compliance and capital projects

Relevant training/qualifications (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely; Food Hygiene L3; First Aid; Safeguarding)