Jobs

Working for the Weald & Downland Living Museum

We are an award winning, internationally recognised Living Museum with 50 historic buildings and gardens over a 40-acre site situated within the South Downs National Park.

Extraordinary buildings, fascinating artefacts, glorious surroundings and friendly, dedicated people – the Weald & Downland Living Museum is a unique and incredibly rewarding place to work.

Here at the Weald & Downland Living Museum we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Staff Vacancies

Job Title: Business Development & Growth Manager

Reports to: Museum Director & Senior Leadership team
Working pattern: Full-time- 35 hours a week. Typically, Monday – Friday with some weekend work
Location : Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton, West Sussex
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000pa

Job Purpose

The Business Development and Growth Manager will lead the Museum’s growth strategy by integrating business development, audience growth and income generation activity. The postholder will be responsible for identifying and delivering opportunities that increase visitor numbers, grow earned income, strengthen partnerships and improve the Museum’s long-term financial sustainability. This role will provide leadership ensuring that investment, campaigns and partnerships are aligned with organisational priorities and deliver measurable results. The role will develop new markets, increase revenue opportunities and build relationships that enhance the Museum’s profile, reach and commercial performance.

Download Job Description here.

Appointment of Trustees

We wish to find outstanding individuals to join our Board of Trustees at the Museum.

We are looking for people who are passionate about our Museum and can bring their skills, knowledge and experience from any area of expertise to further strengthen our work.

The Trust Board meets six times a year, including the AGM and an ‘Away Day’. Trustees are appointed for a three year term, with the number of renewals limited so that no Trustee serves for more than nine years in total.

To find out more and how to apply, view our Trustee Recruitment Pack.

Volunteering Vacancies

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteering@wealddown.co.uk for more information.