Job Profile
Deputy Chief Executive (Collections, Learning & Research)
Purpose
To support the Director & Chief Executive with articulating a shared vision for the Museum, proving strategic leadership and directing the development of innovative
programmes and site improvements which safeguard, enrich and use the Museum’s Designated Collections.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Person Specification:
(competencies, qualifications & experience)
Responsibilities
Essential
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To play a leading role in the strategic development of the Museum, as part of the Museum’s Leadership Team,
and to deputise for the Chief Executive, as required.
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Accomplished track-record of successfully leading,
developing and implementing a varied programme of
public engagement in a museum, gallery or heritage
setting of comparable size, complexity and national
reputation.
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To direct the conception, research, planning and creative development of a high quality and integrated
programme of visitor and public engagement across a wide range of activities and outputs - making best use of
the Museum’s collections, including: formal education and public learning programmes, on-site living
interpretation, published materials, exhibitions, digital outputs, performances and events.
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High-level leadership and management experience.
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To work with fellow Deputy Chief Executives to identify and pursue opportunities for ‘business’ growth and new
funding.
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Proven track-record of large-scale project management.
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To formulate the Museum’s collecting policy to inform future collecting, acquisitions and site developments.
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To lead, manage and develop the Collections, Learning & Research Team.
Significant experience of collections and curatorial
management and best practice of an
accredited/accessioned public collection.
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To play a major role in developing regional, national and international partnerships and collaborations in the
realm of collections, learning and research, including as the principal point of contact for relevant professional
bodies and government agencies, including Arts Council England, Association of European Open Air Museums,
Museums Association, universities, national museums, research libraries and archives, and broadcasters.
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Relevant post-graduate qualification.
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High-level historical research skills, resulting in the ability
to generate original content using source materials in
written form and through the study of material culture.
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National and/or international reputation/recognition in the
field of social and/or industrial history relevant to the
Museum.
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Wide-ranging and well-established professional networks.
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Demonstrable evidence of a commitment to promoting
equal opportunities.
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Understanding of and empathy with, the vision and aims
of the Museum.
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To monitor, keep pace with and contribute to, national and international trends relevant to the post, and to
represent the Museum externally at a regional, national and international level.
To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities in implementing all aspects of the role.
Accountabilities
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Chief Historian.
Budget preparation and financial control.
Research policy.
Collections management and policies.
Museum ethics.
Dimensions
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Part of the Museum’s Leadership Team
3 direct reports (59 indirect reports)
Annual revenue budget responsibility £920,000.
Desirable
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Experience of developing formal learning programmes in
a museum, gallery or heritage setting.
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Experience of securing external project funding.
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Experience of publication at a variety of levels, from
academic texts to accessible, popular history.
Working Relationships
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Direct reports – Information giving and receiving, directing and motivation of staff
Line Manager – Information giving and receiving. Advising and guiding on direction of learning, research and
curatorial issues.
Deputy Chief Executives – Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth.
Board of Trustees – advice and recommendations.
Grade:
Reports to:
Direct reports:
Hours:
Leadership One
Director & Chief Executive
Head of Collections, Head of Learning, Head of Historic Building & Site Conservation
Full-time
Black Country Living Museum Trust
Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ, United Kingdom
www.bclm.com Charity No. 504481 Co. No. 1226321