Museum and Heritage Officer
| Posting date: | 15 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,064.00 to £31,022.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bridgwater Town Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Comm-002 |
Summary
Appointment of a Museum and Heritage Officer
Working hours: 37 hours per week, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some weekend working required. Working patterns vary seasonally.
Salary Scale SCP:13 – 17 (£29,064 to £31,022 per annum), plus NJC annual pay award and Local Government Pension Scheme.
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
To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please visit our website www.bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms should be sent to: hradmin@bridgwater-tc.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 10th July 2026
Interview date: TBC
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the HR department on 01278 427692
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment health checks
Working hours: 37 hours per week, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some weekend working required. Working patterns vary seasonally.
Salary Scale SCP:13 – 17 (£29,064 to £31,022 per annum), plus NJC annual pay award and Local Government Pension Scheme.
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
To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please visit our website www.bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms should be sent to: hradmin@bridgwater-tc.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 10th July 2026
Interview date: TBC
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the HR department on 01278 427692
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment health checks