Social Justice Manager

Job reference: CIX-021060
Location: Manchester Museum
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 20/02/2023
Salary: £34,308 to £42,155 pro rata per annum depending on relevant experience
Employment type: Fixed Term
Faculty/Organisation: Cultural Institutions
Division: Manchester Museum
Hours Per Week: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract Duration: for 48 months
School / Directorate: Manchester Museum

This is a newly-created position. We are looking for someone to drive and support the development of and commitment to social justice work, both in-venue, and by extending our reach and impact beyond the walls of the museum.

You will play a key role in helping us to understand and meet local needs, and work with other related organisations and individuals who are making a difference on the issues that are most important to our local communities. You will work closely with artists, activists, community organisations, researchers, and museum professionals to lead, co-create, attract funding for and deliver priority programmes, resources, events and activities. Working alongside key colleagues, such as our Environmental Action Manager, Curator of Indigenous Perspectives, Social Justice Group and Social Responsibility team you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the museum’s work to shape and embed social justice methodologies and practices.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

To apply please complete the online application form in full and ensure that you include information about how you meet the essential and desired criteria. Please see the link below for the Job Description and Further Particulars document and Recruitment Pack which contains the person specification criteria.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Wendy Gallagher (Head of Civic Engagement and Education)
Email: wendy.gallagher@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more.

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