Museum and Heritage Officer – Bridgwater Town Council

Job Title: Museum and Heritage Officer

Salary: £29,064 to £31,022 per annum

Hours: Full time

Location: Bridgwater Town Council

Closing date: 9:00 am, 10 Jul 2026

Bridgwater Town Council is seeking a Museum and Heritage Officer to support the operation, care and development of the Blake Museum.

Working as part of a small and supportive team, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of collections care, visitor experience and community engagement, ensuring the Museum is welcoming, informative and accessible to all.

You will play a key role in managing day-to-day museum operations during the public season, while also contributing to collections management, research, exhibition development and digital content during the winter period.

As a Museum and Heritage Officer, you will:

  • Support the delivery of a wide range of museum, heritage and cultural activities, including exhibitions, events and learning programmes
  • Manage a varied workload, balancing day-to-day operational responsibilities with longer-term projects
  • Contribute to the care, interpretation and promotion of collections to enhance visitor experience and engagement

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Experienced in working within a museum, heritage or cultural setting
  • Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively
  • Knowledgeable in collections care and public engagement
  • A confident communicator, able to engage with a wide range of audiences
  • Collaborative in approach, working effectively with volunteers, colleagues, community groups and partner organisations.

How to apply

Click here for the full details and application pack (opens in a new tab)

Download our application pack at the link above, or contact the Council’s HR department on 01278 427692 or e-mail [email protected]

Applications must be received by 9am, Friday 10  July 2026 and returned to [email protected]

Interview date – TBC

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