Director

Help write the next chapter of the Roald Dahl Museum as their new Director, inspiring audiences and securing its future for generations to come.

The Roald Dahl Museum is seeking a commercial and innovative Director to lead the Museum into a period of major transformation. Working with and supported by the Board of Trustees, you will shape long-term financial and organisational sustainability, whilst celebrating the magic of one of the UK’s most renowned authors.

Who we are

Situated in the picturesque village of Great Missenden, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is an independent charity, founded in 2001 by Roald Dahl’s widow, Liccy.

A founding objective as a charity is to further the education of the public in the art of literature and creativity, by running a museum and literature centre based on the works of Roald Dahl.

Since opening our doors in 2005, we have showcased Roald Dahl’s creative craft to more than a million people to date, including an average of 10,000 schoolchildren every year.

With a belief that making stories is part of what makes us human, and everyone is a storymaker, we use the collection and location – Roald Dahl’s archive, in the village where he found inspiration in the everyday – to help visitors unlock the stories everyone has inside.

About the role

The next Director will provide inspiring, visionary and entrepreneurial leadership during a time of major transformation for the Museum.

You will oversee a significant capital development project while shifting the organisation towards commercial self-sufficiency.

Joining a committed and experienced team, the next Director will be responsible for leading on all elements of the Museum’s strategy, driving change, building on new and existing partnerships and finding fresh approaches to sharing the creative genius of Roald Dahl with more families than ever before.

Balancing the Museum’s educational mission with a robust business model, the role will focus on ensuring long-term financial sustainability and maintaining the Museum’s unique heritage. This is a time of change and opportunity as the Museum starts a new chapter in its history, and at the same time requires a leader who can respect and build upon the achievements of the organisation and the team to date.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a strategic moderniser with the visionary flair to evolve the Museum’s identity and audience reach. The ideal candidate will be an empathetic change leader with a commercial mindset and the ability to build high-performing, resilient teams.

You will be a confident ambassador, capable of navigating sensitive stakeholder relationships and providing clear strategic direction to the Board.

Key requirements:

• Strategic and Commercial Acumen: Significant experience evolving business models to increase self-generated income and managing complex budgets.
• Transformation Experience: A track record in capital project oversight and leading organisational change.
• Fundraising Leadership: Proven ability to identify new revenue streams and build pipelines for major donors and foundations.
• Governance and Communication: Experience working effectively with a Board of Trustees and acting as an outward-facing spokesperson.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 20th April.

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