Job Summary

We are seeking a new Towards Bowes 2092 Project Manager (2 year fixed term) to help kickstart an innovative transformation by implementing the two-year ‘Towards Bowes 2092’ project.

Job Description

This two-year fixed-term role will oversee the monitoring and reporting of the Towards Bowes 2092 project and help manage the project work streams, with support from other newly created roles (Director of Partnerships and Engagement and Project Administrator).

To succeed in this role, you will combine project management expertise, industry knowledge in a charity business and commercial environment, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. You will also have strong staff management skills and be able to contribute effectively to the museum’s broader leadership and direction.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to play an essential part in The Bowes Museum’s future, download the recruitment pack or watch a video by our Executive Director to find out more.

Link to Recruitment Pack to either directly link to, or to upload to our website. https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Z4FgD3Zj8MXbRNJYZDSNrbaHIABYhFB/view?usp=drive_link

Job description to upload to the website. https://thebowesmuseum.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/TowardsBowes2092476/EaNahExHyIxFqqTLOSWPds0BJYa-hApMrH2PARaH1yd-qA?e=20Ct4e – PD-Towards Bowes 2092 Project Manager-Nov-24.pdf

Video link: https://www.videoask.com/fzyu84hwr

This role is made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players.

Job Requirements

• To manage the museum’s ‘Towards Bowes 2092’ project, ensure the museum fulfils its grantee obligations and always remains compliant. This includes providing suitable processes, monitoring and evaluation, working and advisory groups, and organisational systems that are robust and implemented.

• Coordinate reports to the Directors, Board of Trustees, committees, funders, and stakeholders.

• To assist the Senior Leadership Team with strategic thinking, helping shape and deliver future ambition and securing a sustainable future for the museum’s long-term vision.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop a series of consultant briefs for the Towards Bowes 2092 strands of work alongside the Senior Leadership Team.

• Working with consultants, colleagues and partners, develop plans for delivery across the Towards Bowes 2092 strands of work.

• Deliver phase 1 of the Towards Bowes 2092 strands of work plans

• Oversee the development and management of the Towards Bowes 2092 Advisory Groups
• Plan and prepare for the future phases of the Bowes 2092 project.
• Prepare the project monitoring and evaluation reports (quarterly and final) with support from the Project Administrator.
• Manage project budgets in line with funding application

• Responsible for staff management, motivation, leadership, training, and development for all direct reports.
• Manage resources effectively.
• Liaise with funders and key stakeholders.