This is a new role at senior level. The Operations Manager plays a central role in creating and maintaining effective and efficient systems and office procedures to support the smooth operation of the Thackray Museum. These include building maintenance, health & safety procedures, operational support for board subcommittees, IT and communications infrastructure management, and contract negotiation.

Location: Leeds
Rate: £ 22000 p.a. (full time or pro rata part time)

The Operations Manager will work closely with the CEO and trustees to establish and manage risk management procedures and to review and maintain human resources policies (supported by a professional personnel consultant service). The post holder will have some financial management responsibility with assistance from the Financial Officer.
The Operations Manager will attend board sub-committees when required. The post-holder will be a member of the Thackray Museum leadership team.

• Permanent
• 3 days per week (negotiable)
• Potential for expanding to 5 days/week, subject to funding
• 24 days annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• Normal working hours are 37 hours per week
• Free car parking
• Other terms and conditions in line with the Thackray Museum’s standard contract of employment

Reporting to: CEO
Responsible for : Team of 4 cleaning and maintenance staff.

To apply contact: Judith Knox, tel. 0113 2056521 or e-mail Judith@thackraymuseum.org
Closing date for applications: Friday 17th July 2009