Community Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 (SCP 17 - 22) £31,022 - £33,699 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 290495 |
Summary
Come and be part of our exciting journey!
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is embarking on an ambitious andpound;13.6m redevelopment of its much-loved museum at the heart of the city.andnbsp;With andpound;5.2m secured from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), this transformative project will deliver major changes to the museumandrsquo;s ground floor, including:
andnbsp;- A new front entrance from Mowbray Park
- Two new collection galleries featuring revitalized displays and interpretation
- Welcoming social spaces for visitors
- A vibrant community engagement hub, The Growing Space
All of this will be supported by a four-year activity plan packed with exciting events and initiatives designed to reach deep into our communities.
Led by the Senior Manager andndash; Museum Redevelopment and supported by the museum senior team within the wider Cultural Service, we are now recruiting for a Community Engagement Officer:
The Community Engagement Officer will lead outreach initiatives across the wider community to increase participation in museum activity, building knowledge and skills whilst expanding our audience base. This vital role will address barriers faced by communities who may be hesitant to engage in museum activities, and this role will work proactively to build confidence around access and engagement. A core responsibility will be delivering outreach sessions in schools, colleges, and other cultural and community settings. During the closure period, while the development works take place, this position will be essential in maintaining continuity of service and fostering new partnerships.
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Additionally, the Community Engagement Officer will work across the wider museum team contributing to the councilandrsquo;s wider cultural service priorities and outcomes.
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This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please also view our other advertised roles:
"https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Exhibition_Research_and_Co_creation_Officer/290524" Exhibitions, Research and Co-creation Officer
Grade 5 - andpound;31,022 - andpound;33,969
Contract Period andndash; March 2026 to December 2029
Full-time 37 hours per week
"https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Growing_Space_Engagement_Officer/290444" Growing Space Engagement Officer
Grade 5 andpound;31,022 - andpound;33,969
Contract Period andndash; March 2026 to December 2029
Part Time 0.4FTE 15 hrs. per week
"https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Technical_Support_Officer/290480" Technical Support Officer
Grade 4 andpound;28,598 - andpound;31,022
Contract Period andndash; March 2026 to March 2030
Part Time 18.5 hrs per week
For all posts you must have a passion for working within a museum and/or cultural setting, and the confidence and enthusiasm to promote engagement with cultural assets, developing creativity experiences and facilities.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncilandnbsp;
If you would like to chat through any of the above posts, please email trina.murphy@sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp;or contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs. This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is embarking on an ambitious andpound;13.6m redevelopment of its much-loved museum at the heart of the city.andnbsp;With andpound;5.2m secured from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), this transformative project will deliver major changes to the museumandrsquo;s ground floor, including:
andnbsp;- A new front entrance from Mowbray Park
- Two new collection galleries featuring revitalized displays and interpretation
- Welcoming social spaces for visitors
- A vibrant community engagement hub, The Growing Space
All of this will be supported by a four-year activity plan packed with exciting events and initiatives designed to reach deep into our communities.
Led by the Senior Manager andndash; Museum Redevelopment and supported by the museum senior team within the wider Cultural Service, we are now recruiting for a Community Engagement Officer:
The Community Engagement Officer will lead outreach initiatives across the wider community to increase participation in museum activity, building knowledge and skills whilst expanding our audience base. This vital role will address barriers faced by communities who may be hesitant to engage in museum activities, and this role will work proactively to build confidence around access and engagement. A core responsibility will be delivering outreach sessions in schools, colleges, and other cultural and community settings. During the closure period, while the development works take place, this position will be essential in maintaining continuity of service and fostering new partnerships.
andnbsp;
Additionally, the Community Engagement Officer will work across the wider museum team contributing to the councilandrsquo;s wider cultural service priorities and outcomes.
andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please also view our other advertised roles:
"https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Exhibition_Research_and_Co_creation_Officer/290524" Exhibitions, Research and Co-creation Officer
Grade 5 - andpound;31,022 - andpound;33,969
Contract Period andndash; March 2026 to December 2029
Full-time 37 hours per week
"https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Growing_Space_Engagement_Officer/290444" Growing Space Engagement Officer
Grade 5 andpound;31,022 - andpound;33,969
Contract Period andndash; March 2026 to December 2029
Part Time 0.4FTE 15 hrs. per week
"https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Technical_Support_Officer/290480" Technical Support Officer
Grade 4 andpound;28,598 - andpound;31,022
Contract Period andndash; March 2026 to March 2030
Part Time 18.5 hrs per week
For all posts you must have a passion for working within a museum and/or cultural setting, and the confidence and enthusiasm to promote engagement with cultural assets, developing creativity experiences and facilities.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncilandnbsp;
If you would like to chat through any of the above posts, please email trina.murphy@sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp;or contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs. This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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