Job description
Join Lumina Museum Group as our next Museum Operations Director. This senior leadership role oversees museum operations, curatorial collaboration, educational programs, and community engagement.
We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment, a competitive salary, and opportunities to shape exhibitions and public programming across multiple venues in London.
As part of our leadership team, you will drive strategy, steward our collections, and enhance visitor experiences while championing accessibility and diversity.
Responsibility
- Provide strategic direction for museum operations, including facilities, security, admissions, and visitor services.
- Collaborate with curatorial and education teams to plan exhibitions, public programs, and community engagement initiatives.
- Develop and manage the annual budget, financial forecasting, and revenue diversification (fundraising, sponsorships, memberships).
- Oversee collections stewardship, cataloging, conservation coordination, loan agreements, and deaccession processes in line with best practices.
- Lead digital initiatives, data analytics, and marketing partnerships to broaden audience reach.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, legal, ethical, and governance standards; manage risk and safety protocols.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing team; implement DEI initiatives and professional development.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with donors, sponsors, educational institutions, government bodies, and cultural organizations.
Qualification
- Master's degree in museum studies, arts management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible museum or cultural organization leadership experience.
- Proven track record in fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship development, and donor relations.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Solid understanding of collections management, conservation, loans, and ICOM guidelines.
- Experience with digital transformation, audience development, and contemporary museum practices.
- Commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and community engagement.