Jarrow Hall is looking for a new Director of Culture, Enrichment and Creativity to inspire new audiences and enrich lives, with applications closing on December 1.

Jarrow Hall is searching for a new Director of Culture, Enrichment and Creativity who will be responsible for ‘inspiring new audiences’ and ‘enriching lives’.

The museum, which celebrates the life of Bede, is hiring somebody for the permanent part-time position to work 30 hours per week.

Applications for the role close on December 1.

The job advert reads: “Be part of Jarrow Hall’s next chapter. As our Director of Culture, Enrichment & Creativity, you’ll bring together heritage, creativity and commercial ambition to grow our impact, inspire new audiences and create experiences that enrich lives.

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The building is reputedly home to the ghostly Isabella Chaytor, daughter of Sir William Chaytor who was the 19th century Whig MP for Sunderland.
It has also been the site of several sell-out ghost hunts. — The building is reputedly home to the ghostly Isabella Chaytor, daughter of Sir William Chaytor who was the 19th century Whig MP for Sunderland. It has also been the site of several sell-out ghost hunts. | img

placeholder image — The building is reputedly home to the ghostly Isabella Chaytor, daughter of Sir William Chaytor who was the 19th century Whig MP for Sunderland. It has also been the site of several sell-out ghost hunts. | img

“To provide strategic leadership for Groundwork South & North Tyneside’s Culture, Enrichment & Creativity services, driving the development and delivery of high-quality cultural, heritage, visitor engagement, learning and research programmes. The role will lead the growth and development of Jarrow Hall and wider outreach activity, increasing audiences, strengthening partnerships and generating sustainable income through commercial opportunities, external funding and innovative programmes.

“Working as part of the Executive Team, the postholder will translate organisational ambitions into impactful, financially sustainable services that enrich lives, celebrate heritage and create lasting value for communities.”

More information about the role can be found online: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/director-of-culture-enrichment-creativity/