Join Sheffield Museums Trust and help enrich life in the city through inspiring cultural experiences

Sheffield Museums Trust (SMT) is a medium-sized independent charity that operates six of the city’s leading museums and heritage sites: Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Graves Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, Millennium Gallery, Shepherd Wheel and Weston Park Museum. Established in 2021, the charity cares for the city’s collections of art, human and industrial history and natural science. In addition, SMT also houses the Guild of St George’s John Ruskin collection and the Ken Hawley Collection Trust’s Hawley Tool Collection.

SMT manages creative and accessible museums that are woven into the fabric of the city, bringing people together and enriching their lives. The museums occupy a distinctive space in the city and the region, connecting people and place, bridging the past and present, providing inspiration and space to think for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. The museums share extraordinary stories of Sheffield and its people and celebrate the city’s reputation for excellence in craft, making and innovation.

The SMT team contributed to the development of Sheffield’s City Goals and Culture Strategy 2024 and works closely with Sheffield City Council, supporting its mission to celebrate and grow a vibrant cultural and creative city that inspires pride of place and puts Sheffield on an international stage.

Role Overview

The Director of Finance & Resources is a pivotal role in the SMT leadership team. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and innovative leader who will guide the strategic financial management and operations of SMT and its commercial subsidiary, SGMT Enterprises Ltd.

This engaging, varied role extends beyond finance, shaping the effective operation of SMT, it’s commercial activity and our relationship with our key stakeholders. Supported by a well-established, successful team and working with a highly engaged and experienced Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for overseeing:

• The financial management of SMT, with a turnover of c £5m

• Management and support of governance and risk – working closely with the Board and playing a critical role in Board and Sub Committee meetings

• Human Resources and payroll for our circa. 120 employees

• IT functions, managing the relationship with the IT provider and working with others to developing our IT strategy

• Commercial activity, working with the commercial Board to oversee SMT’s cafes, retail, hospitality and events operations, and leading our income generation initiatives

• Ensuring the effective management of our people, facilities and buildings

• Liaising with key external stakeholders on both financial and non-financial matters, including Sheffield City Council, Arts Council England and key suppliers and benefactors

There is a competitive salary on offer with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance, hybrid working (3-4 days in the office), and access to free parking.

If you are excited about the opportunity to make a difference in Sheffield's cultural landscape and lead a talented team, please email gillian@pratappartnership.com for a full candidate opportunity brochure.