Museum Development Officer

Museum Development Officer

Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Customer Service
Contract: Temporary
South East

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced professional to act as a Museum Development Officer for the new Museum Development South East team.

Job Description

As a member of the Museum Development South East (MDSE) Area team, you will be responsible for the planning, delivering and evaluating the Area Museum Development programmes with the aim of supporting the improvement, resilience and sustainability of museums and heritage organisations in the South East Area. You will be working with over 300 museums in the South East area.

Job Requirements

You will also support and provide professional advice to museums in your assigned locality which will be Oxfordshire.

This role will be the primary MDSE team contact for museums, local authorities and other partners and stakeholders in the sub region.

Job Responsibilities

You will have substantial experience of the museum sector, with a firm understanding of the Accreditation standards, workforce development and understanding of museum governance. A knowledge of business planning, financial reporting, audience development and collections management is essential.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to juggle different priorities and deadlines.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Museum Development Officer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    South East

How to Apply

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