Heritage & Cultural Officer – Stamford Town Council

Summary of role:

To lead an exciting project over the coming years to develop the museum offer in Stamford starting in the Town Hall (including the development of an Escape Room attraction) and extending into other sites across the town. This will be through partnership working and development of new projects and funding opportunities. You will put in place policies, plans and procedures to achieve Museum Accreditation, and will work with Lincolnshire County Council and other partners (including volunteers) regarding collections management. The role will also explore opportunities to increase use of the museum and collections by the local community including schools.

Who we’re looking for:

Someone with management experience in museum/heritage settings and/or with a heritage/museum qualification who can enthusiastically lead a project to creatively reimagine the museum offer in Stamford. You will need to be a great negotiator and communicator, able to forge new partnerships locally to develop and raise the profile of the museum offer, making it relevant to local communities and visitors to the town. You will understand the needs of potential audiences and have an ability to rethink methods of storytelling about the diverse and rich history of the town through its collections and buildings.

Person specification:

Essential:

• Museum/heritage qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work within tight deadlines
• Experience of project management including grant funding
• Experience of volunteer/ staff management
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse and solve problems
• Methodical and meticulous approach
• Social media and IT skills
• Willingness to address personal and team development and to undertake training to acquire new skills where relevant
• Demonstrable understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the context of this role.

Desirable:

• Experience of using databases/ content management systems
• Understanding of audience needs and experience of audience consultation
• Sector networking experience and awareness of sector support structures.

How to apply:

Send CV and covering letter to: Town Clerk, Stamford Town Council, Town Hall, St. Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DR.

Closing date: 6 January 2023.

Interviews will be held: Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 January 2023 at Stamford Town Hall.