Description Development Officer | 9160 | Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover until 31 October 2026 | 22.2 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum pro rata (Scale G) | Shirehall, Norwich Norfolk Museums Service is looking to appoint a highly motivated Development Officer to help grow support for our museums, heritage projects and community programmes. You will work closely with the Head of Development and Trustees of the Norfolk Museums Development Foundation to secure vital income from trusts and foundations, individual donors and corporate sponsors. You will play a key role in researching prospects, writing funding bids, organising cultivation events and overseeing the stewardship of our funders. The postholder also works closely with the Communications Manager on PR and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of the service's achievements and strengthen our reputation with funders, stakeholders and partners. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills, and have experience of successful fundraising and event planning, preferably within the arts and heritage sectors. For an informal chat about the position please contact Jo Warr, Head of Development on 01603 493665. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. Redeployment closing date: 02 November 2025 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 16 November 2025 23:55