Museum Development and Marketing Officer – Cowper & Newton Museum

Amazing Grace 250 – Celebrating a Diverse Legacy

This summer Cowper & Newton Museum is marking the 250th anniversary of one of the world’s most beloved hymns – Amazing Grace. The Museum is at the centre of celebrations in Olney and is recruiting a Museum Development and Marketing Officer to help them maximise this opportunity over the summer and support the legacy of the anniversary activity.

This role is suitable as a freelance or employed post.

Salary:  £20k per annum or fixed fee. IF EMPLOYED, plus pension, annual leave of 20 days pro rata

Summer programme of events:

• To project manage the Summer Programme of Events with collaboration with the House Manager and Heritage Engagement Officer.
• To maintain and build relationships with local community interest groups and sponsors to ensure all potential users of the museum feel safe and welcomed.
• To investigate and as appropriate seek corporate support and sponsorship for the Summer Festival at the museum or other agreed areas of development.

Marketing and Communications:

• Contribute to the creation of social media and print content to maximise participation in museum events and increase identified income streams.
• Develop a plan for a potential 2024 legacy project.
• Complete the evaluation report to deliver to Milton Keynes Community Foundation at the end of the project (October).

Museum Development:

• Maintain and build relationships with local interest groups and businesses in Olney and Milton Keynes.
• Lead on the evaluation of the events and the use of Museum spaces.
• Research and produce a report for the Board of Trustees which identifies the feasibility of and need for a temporary or permanent activity space for the Museum.  Some initial work has already been undertaken.

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Application process:

• To apply please provide the following:
• A letter including your personal statement
• A full CV
• At least two referees

Closing date: 5pm Monday 5 June

For any queries and questions please contact Tom Jones, Chair of Trustees at chairman@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

Applications should be sent to Mr T Jones at chairman@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

Applications can be sent by post to:

Chair of Trustees, Cowper & Newton Museum, Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, Milton Keynes, MK46 4AJ