CEO

Published - Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Job Summary

We are working in partnership with the British Motor Museum, home to the largest collection of historic British cars and motor industry archive in the world. A new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is sought to be responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective running and development of the organisation.

Job Description

The Museum is accredited by Arts Council England (ACE) and a National Portfolio Organisation. It holds Designated status recognising the national and international significance of both the Archive and Motor Car Collections, totalling over 450 vehicles, spanning 135 years of the modern, classic, vintage and veteran eras. The 2,000,000 items held in the Museum and Archive tell a myriad of individual stories, revealing the history of those employed within the industry and the social impact of Britain's automotive manufacturing. Last year the Museum shared these stories with 200,000 visitors.

The CEO will be accountable for operational and financial oversight, maximising and driving charitable and commercial opportunities to meet annual targets and the Trust's ambitions and serve as an effective ambassador for the Museum.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Proven experience of effective leadership, strategic planning, and management of a team in an organisation of at least a similar size or larger.
2. Proven experience, whether in the public/charitable and/or private sector of delivering commercial growth and development, which capitalise on opportunities and increase the reach and impact of an organisation.
3. Demonstrable understanding of financial management, budgeting, and income generation.

We are seeking a dynamic and authentic communicator with a track record of driving innovation and inspiring creativity within an organisation. A deep commitment to cultural and community engagement will be essential.

Job Responsibilities

The CEO will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective running and development of the organisation. They will be accountable for operational and financial oversight, maximising and driving charitable and commercial opportunities to meet annual targets and the Trust's ambitions and serve as an effective ambassador for the Museum.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, email: [emailprotected] or 01962 813300. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.