Jobs & Consultancy Opportunities

Ripon Museum Trust has existed since 1982 and runs three museums in the heart of Ripon.

Ripon Museum Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identification or age.

Job Opportunities

Finance Lead – Please read the following documentation for information on how to apply:

Ripon Museum Trust is looking for a friendly, organised and values-driven Finance Lead to join us at an exciting moment in our story. As custodian of three nationally significant heritage sites in the heart of Ripon — the Workhouse Museum & Garden, the Prison & Police Museum and the Courthouse Museum — we care for unique historic buildings and use them to spark important conversations about justice, fairness, welfare and equality. Our vision is simple and powerful: to inspire people to seek a fairer society.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys making finance clear, useful and well-managed, and who would like their work to support a purposeful, community-focused charity. You will play an important part in helping us plan confidently for the future as we move into our next phase of organisational development. We have bold ambitions, a supportive team and a strong sense of shared purpose — and we would love to welcome someone who is ready to contribute their skills, ideas and enthusiasm.

We can offer flexible and hybrid working, and this part-time role may suit someone looking for a rewarding position that fits around other commitments. You will be joining a close-knit community of staff and volunteers who are proud to work for a values-led organisation with a big heart. If that sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Work base: Ripon Workhouse Museum with hybrid working supported.

Salary: £28,860 FTE, £15 an hour (based on FTE/37 hours a week, potential for negotiations dependant on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: Part-time – 15 hours per week. These hours can be worked flexibly across the week.

Responsible to:  Director of Museums

Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 6 September. Interview date Tuesday 15th September.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Alexa Vernon, Director of Museums, at [email protected].

For further information, please read the Role Profile