Museum and Heritage Officer
Bridgwater Town Council Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Museum Operations
Lead on the day to day operation of the Blake Museum to ensure a safe, welcoming and well maintained environment for visitors and volunteers.
Work with the Fundraising and Development Manager on the implementation of agreed policies, procedures and operational plans.
Liaise with Bridgwater Town Council's Facilities Manager to support compliance, health and safety requirements and building maintenance.
Collections Support
Support collections care activities, including documentation, storage, conservation and interpretation of all Town Council-owned heritage assets, in line with museum and heritage best practice.
Assist with maintaining accurate collections records and improving physical and intellectual access to the collection.
Support the cataloguing, monitoring and interpretation of wider Town Council heritage assets, including those beyond the Museum.
Coordinate actions relating to the Museum's Forward Plan and work towards maintaining Accreditation with support from the Fundraising and Development Manager.
Volunteers and Community Engagement
Oversee audience development by supporting activities that widen participation, encourage repeat visits and engage new and under-represented audiences with the Museum and wider heritage offer.
Collect and use audience and performance data to inform programming, improve visitor experience and support reporting requirements.
Coordinate and support Museum volunteers, including assisting with recruitment, induction and ongoing engagement.
Support volunteers in delivering day to day Museum activities and public engagement.
Work collaboratively with local heritage groups and partners, including the Civic Society, Bridgwater Town Council History Forum and the South West Heritage Trust's Brick and Tile Museum.
Interpretation, Learning and Events
Lead on the development of displays and interpretation in collaboration with Bridgwater Town Council staff and the Blake Museum Steering Group.
Job Requirements
Hours of Work
Typically, Monday to Friday with some weekend working required
Exact days and hours will be agreed based on service needs
Working patterns vary between the open season (April to November), which includes more visitor-facing and weekend work and the winter closure period, which focuses on collections, projects and weekday working.
This list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Council. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties reasonably requested and consistent with the level of the role.
Job Responsibilities
Interpretation, Learning and Events
Lead on the development of displays and interpretation in collaboration with Bridgwater Town Council staff and the Blake Museum Steering Group.
Support the development and delivery of learning activities, including engagement with schools and educational groups where appropriate.
Work with the Bridgwater Town Council Events Officer to support the delivery of heritage programmes and activities.
Assist with the planning and delivery of History Day, Heritage Week, Volunteer Week and other local heritage events.
Contribute to interpretation that reflects the wider heritage of the town, including trails and Town Council assets not currently displayed within the Museum.
Administrative Support and General Duties
Oversee and maintain the Museum's website, ensuring content is accurate, up to date and supports the promotion of the Museum and its wider heritage assets.
Work with Bridgwater Town Council's Communication and Marketing Team.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Museum and Heritage Officer
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Museum and Heritage Officer
Job: Museum and Heritage Officer
Organisation: Bridgwater Town Council
Postcode: TA6 3AS
How to Apply
To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please visit our website www.bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms should be sent to: [email protected]
- Contact name: Charlotte Stevens
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Bridgwater Town Council
Bridgwater Town Council is a large and active organisation with a broad range of responsibilities that reflect the scale and diversity of our town. With a £4m+ budget, a multi-disciplinary workforce and a growing portfolio of community assets and frontline services, we play a central role in supporting Bridgwater’s environment, cultural life and community wellbeing.