Starting salary for this role is £32,061 (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
Fixed term contract July 2026 - June 2029, 2 days per week (14.8 hours / 0.4 FTE).
Starting Salary £32,061 (pro rata).
Engagement Officer
Role Purpose
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of two co‑produced exhibitions at the Russell‑Cotes Art Gallery and Museum to attract new audiences to the museum.
Main Responsibilities
* Recruit a cohort of young people to participate in the project.
* Set up and deliver sessions for the cohort to enable all participants to engage with and co‑curate elements of the exhibitions.
* Develop relationships with relevant stakeholders, and work in partnership with the permanent team at the Russell‑Cotes and representatives of the other venues to develop the exhibition.
* Commission artists, experts and creatives to work with the cohort to develop exhibition content and responses.
* Work with the cohort and Russell‑Cotes Collections Team to create site‑specific interpretation.
* Support audience engagement through the development of site‑specific interpretation and a vibrant events programme.
* Produce resources to support child and young people’s engagement with the exhibition.
* Create a launch event, blog posts and social media content.
* Monitor budget spend on the project with Russell‑Cotes staff.
* Evaluation, feedback and reporting carried out in line with the funder’s requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Experience of co‑curation, co‑production, co‑design and/or audience consultation, ideally within a gallery or museum setting.
* Experience of developing and delivering exhibitions.
* Experience of planning, developing and delivering events, talks and workshops.
* Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, budget management and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Writing skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and accessibly.
* Ability to persuade and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
* A commitment to making museums and galleries and their collections accessible and available for more people to enjoy.
* Experience of creating digital outputs such as digital interpretation, social media content, talks & tours and blog posts.
Desirable
* Experience in a curatorial, exhibitions or collections department, ideally within a gallery, museum or historic setting.
* Knowledge of the registrar process, including loan administration and transport coordination.
* Practical understanding of object handling and exhibition installation.
Other Requirements
This role will periodically require working in the evenings and weekends.
Other Information
The post holder will report to the Museum Manager.
The post is based onsite at the Russell‑Cotes Art Gallery and Museum.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
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