Museum Project Officer

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX hybrid working
• Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 29.6 hours per week (4 days) flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term or secondment to 31 March 2028 (funding)

As a Museum Project Officer in Suffolk County Councils Place Making and Inclusion Team you will see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for heritage culture and communities into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will support the delivery of the Stepping Stonesproject helping museums across Suffolk to develop improve and thrive. You will work closely with museum staff volunteers and partners to maximise opportunities secure funding and deliver meaningful projects.

A typical day may include:

• meeting with museum staff and volunteers to discuss projects
• administering the Stepping Stone Fund
• providing advice and guidance to museums
• organising training sessions and events
• reviewing funding applications and providing feedback
• writing project reports
• monitoring budgets and project plans
• liaising with consultants and partners on project delivery.

You will play a key role in strengthening the museum sector across Suffolk helping organisations enhance their services and deliver benefits for communities.

You will need

We are looking for someone who is committed to heritage communities and making a difference. You will have:

• strong communication skills with the ability to advise influence and build relationships
• experience of planning or delivering projects including managing competing priorities
• the ability to organise training events or engagement activities
• skills in analysing information reviewing applications and producing reports
• confidence working with budgets and project plans
• an understanding of museums heritage or community organisations.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

This role sits within Public Health Communities and Public Safety Directorate and is delivered in partnership with the Association for Suffolk Museums (AFSM). The project is funded by AFSM the National Lottery Heritage Fund Historic England and Suffolk local authorities.

You will work closely with the Project Manager for Museums and colleagues across Suffolk County Council as well as museum professionals and volunteers across the county.

This is a collaborative and supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships and make a real difference to Suffolks cultural and heritage offer.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Jayne Phoenix (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can contact her by calling or emailing:

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Can you describe a time when you successfully supported or delivered a project from planning through to completion including how you monitored progress managed deadlines and responded to changing priorities

2. Describe a time when you had to review an application proposal report or similar document and provide constructive feedback. What approach did you take and what was the result

3. This role involves supporting museums volunteers and heritage partners across Suffolk. Can you describe how your knowledge or understanding of museums heritage community organisations or the voluntary sector would help you succeed in this role

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details) and a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for the role (max 500 words)

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at:or.You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30 pm 2 August 2026.

Interview date: 6 or 7 August 2026.

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