Kilmartin House Trust
Kilmartin House Trust

Charity registered in Scotland SC022744


Current vacancies

Top job! Museum Chief Executive

  • Full time
  • £48,000
  • On site: Kilmartin
  • Closing 11th May 2026

We are seeking a Chief Executive to lead our team. The post holder will ensure delivery of the Museum’s Mission Statement; take overall responsibility for the financial sustainability of the Museum through income generation, fund raising and marketing; maintain the Museum Accreditation standard; and ensure that the curatorial, research and education objectives of the Museum are delivered.

Key responsibilities:

  • Work with the Board to agree and deliver the Business Plan
  • Development, production, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Museum’s overall Forward Plan
  • Delivery of the Museum’s Curatorial, Active Archaeology, Education and Volunteering Service, ensuring staff have resources to deliver outcomes
  • Ensure maintenance of the Museum Accreditation Scheme standard
  • Work with staff and trustees to lobby and campaign at local and national levels for the preservation and interpretation of Kilmartin Glen’s landscape, archaeological and natural heritage
  • Oversight of the visitor experience
  • Delivery of Service Level Agreements in place with partners
  • Plan and curate the use of the Special Exhibition galleries going forward
  • Manage all costs
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including reporting to OSCR and Companies House
  • Work to create positive relationships within the local community.

Salary is approx. £48,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

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