The Emily Hobhouse Museum to be opened in St Ives, Cornwall (UK), has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager. The role includes overseeing the museum experience, kitchen garden and restaurant.
Requirements:
- A qualification in museum (or similar) management, business or hospitality
- Interest in South African history
- Relevant experience in guest facilities, restaurant management or food production
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, also presentation skills
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Ability to manage a team
- Some experience of financial management
- Enthusiasm and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure
Responsibilities:
- Building and leading a team of museum personnel across various departments (exhibitions, restaurant, garden, maintenance)
- Creating a pleasant guest experience
- Upkeep of museum installations, some technically advanced
- Management of restaurant team
- Managing site maintenance, including gardens
- Defining long-term goals, developing business models, and implementing them
- Building on employee strengths
- Managing suppliers and community relations
- Running the museum’s operations and budget
Package:
- A competitive package
- Accommodation on site
- International travel
- Commencement: 1 May 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liskeard, Cornwall: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Expected start date: 01/05/2026
