Technical Support Officer
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 4 (SCP 12 - 17) £28,598 - £31,022 - pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 290480 |
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.
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:
- 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 Technical Support Officer.
The Technical Support Officer will play a crucial role in providing operational and technical support to the Museum Redevelopment Project, ensuring the seamless delivery of all programme elements. Responsibilities include overseeing financial administration, coordinating statistical data for reporting, and facilitating effective communication between the activity programme, capital works, and interpretation strands. Working closely with the Senior Manager andndash; Museum Redevelopment, the role will help keep the project on schedule, within budget, and compliant with conditions set by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other funders. Key tasks include supporting technical meetings, tracking actions and outcomes, monitoring both capital and revenue budgets, and managing procurement in line with council and funder requirements. Additional duties involve processing payments to suppliers, artists, and contractors, assisting with funding applications, and contributing to the delivery of the projectandrsquo;s communications strategy.
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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/Community_Engagement_Officer/290495" Community Engagement 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 18 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.uk 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.
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:
- 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 Technical Support Officer.
The Technical Support Officer will play a crucial role in providing operational and technical support to the Museum Redevelopment Project, ensuring the seamless delivery of all programme elements. Responsibilities include overseeing financial administration, coordinating statistical data for reporting, and facilitating effective communication between the activity programme, capital works, and interpretation strands. Working closely with the Senior Manager andndash; Museum Redevelopment, the role will help keep the project on schedule, within budget, and compliant with conditions set by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other funders. Key tasks include supporting technical meetings, tracking actions and outcomes, monitoring both capital and revenue budgets, and managing procurement in line with council and funder requirements. Additional duties involve processing payments to suppliers, artists, and contractors, assisting with funding applications, and contributing to the delivery of the projectandrsquo;s communications strategy.
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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/Community_Engagement_Officer/290495" Community Engagement 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 18 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.uk 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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