Manchester Jewish Museum is common ground; a hospitable place that makes connections by showing and sharing universal experiences through the stories of one culture. Manchester Jewish Museum are a place to experience and explore how we are different, together. Manchester Jewish Museum connect Jewish stories to the world and to our society to explore both our differences and similarities, and to celebrate that which makes people unique and that which connects us all.
Manchester Jewish Museum is the only Jewish Museum in the UK outside London. Their collection has been described as one of the most outstanding Jewish collections in Europe, with over 30,000 objects, documents, photographs and oral histories charting the growth of Manchester’s diverse Jewish communities, a city with the second largest Jewish population in the UK.
Since becoming an NPO in 2018 Manchester Jewish Museum have grown their team to deliver new and innovative programming which has resulted in a wide range of artists and communities working with us to produce a diverse portfolio of work. Manchester Jewish Museum deliver a range of imaginative, creative and engaging workshops and projects for school groups, families and young people to share the stories of Jewish Manchester and create spaces for exploring cultural connections and sense of self.
The fundamental aim of the role is to take the lead in the production of original and innovative work for schools and families that reflects the museum’s vision, values and programming themes; and for embedding the scratch process and co-creation across the organisation.
Working as part of the programming team you will support the development and delivery of our core strategic aims: Becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation; Creating bold, ambitious, and innovative work; Establishing ourselves as a place for research and creative learning; Supporting and growing our museum community; Reducing environmental impact; Building a resilient business model.
This post is advertised as an in-person, part-time position (a total of 21 hours), with occasional weekend and evening work. Manchester Jewish Museum would be open to discussing how these hours work across the week.
To apply submit an up-to-date CV, a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and a Covering Letter (or a three-minute video) outlining how your skills and experiences meet the needs of the role as outlined in this document to Gemma Meek, Programmes Manager: [email protected]
If you have any questions about the above role, contact Gemma on [email protected] or telephone 0161 834 9879.
Interviews will take place in person, in Manchester, on 19 March 2024.