Museum Project Officer

As a Museum Project Officer in Suffolk County Council’s 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 Stones project, 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.

Required Skills / Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

For more information

Please contact Jayne Phoenix (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can contact her by calling 01473 265008 or emailing:

jayne.phoenix@suffolk.gov.uk

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.

To apply and for further details, please visit:

https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_1004/job/24131

Closing date: 2 August 2026

Contact Name:

Jayne Phoenix

Contact Tel:

01473 265008

Contact Fax:

Contact Email:

jayne.phoenix@suffolk.gov.uk

Website:

Address:

Corporate Services, Suffolk County Council, Constantine House, 5 Constantine Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX.

www.MuseumJobs.com

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