Job Description

Job Title

General Manager

Salary

In the region of 45,000 per annum.

Hours

Flexible working required (average 39 hours per week including weekend).

Annual leave

28 days per year plus bank holiday allowance

Overall

Control, management and leadership of the Museum,

responsibility for

all projects and development programmes and all staff and volunteers.

Responsible to

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Accountable to

Board of Trustees

Summary of activities

The duties of the General Manager are :

Manage Bressingham so as to provide a top level attraction for a wide range of visitors and maximise net income.

Protect and develop the collection

Provide a safe environment for visitors, staff and volunteers

To ensure Bressingham meets the required operating, safety and financial standards

Represent Bressingham in the wider Tourism and Museum world and with the local and Regional Authorities.

Qualities, key skills and attributes

We are looking for a team player with exceptional leadership skills

You must enjoy interfacing with the general public

You need to have good organisational skills

You need to be able to use your initiative, and be adaptable and flexible

You need to have an interest in transport history

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Overall Management of Bressingham Steam Museum

1.1. To have strategic responsibilities for all of the activities at Bressingham including four working railways, mobile and static displays. To be responsible for staff, and a team of volunteers. To continually ensure that Bressingham's employment policies and practices comply with current legislation and good practice.

1.2. To be responsible for the assessment and management of risk. To continually update health and safety documentation and operating manuals.

1.3. To develop and co-ordinate a diverse programme of events and activities at Bressingham during the open season to maximise visitor numbers and respond to the identified needs of local communities.

1.4. To lead on the future development of Bressingham including production of the Business Plan and funding strategies.

1.5. To develop and sustain local partnerships and liaise with the local authority, community groups, residents, businesses and appropriate local/regional/national bodies.

1.6. To maintain morale and good working relationships with all staff and volunteers, including the attraction and retention of volunteers.

2. Finances and accounting procedures

2.1. Maintain financial control of Bressingham's operations including the preparation of the annual income and expenditure budget, within the context of a longer term financial plan. Responsible for day to day monitoring and control of income and expenditure, management accounts and cash flow statements.

2.2. Ensure that all accounts are prepared for annual audit and deal with any related enquiries. Prepare the Annual report for presentation to the Trustees.

2.3. To develop and maintain a funding strategy. To identify needs and priorities for funding in consultation with staff and volunteers and to apply for grants, ensuring compliance with the grant conditions.

3. Liaise with the Board of Trustees

3.1. Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees producing agendas, meeting briefs, minutes and reports to the Trustees.

3.2. Act as Company Secretary to both Bressingham and subsidiary trading company.

4. Ensure compliance with all health and safety, operational and any other relevant legislation and procedures, (including child protection and equal opportunities), regularly reviewed and amended according to new legislation

.

4.1. Co-ordinate site maintenance, including adequate security of railways, buildings, equipment and vehicles.

4.2. To be responsible for the development and management of the buildings, equipment and overall site. To ensure appropriate insurances and full compliance with any statutory requirements.

4.3. To ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and good practice, being responsible for ensuring that all appropriate assessments are undertaken - for example Risk assessments, COSHH, HMRI etc.

4.4. To promote equal opportunities through all projects at the Museum and to all staff and volunteers.

5. To provide a safe and inspiring environment for all users.

5.1. To ensure Bressingham remains open to the public and is accessible to all.

5.2. To continue to provide a range of activities accessible to diverse needs and respond to the needs of users.

5.3. To encourage more visitors.

Interviews to be held on Saturday 12th July 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025