Recruitment: Museum Development Lead

East End Women’s Museum (EEWM) records, researches, shares and celebrates the stories of East London women, past and present. We are the first dedicated women’s museum in England.

We are looking for an inspirational Museum Development Lead who will drive the next phase of our development. They will reinvigorate our public-facing programme and grow plans for a sustainable future for our work. They will collaborate with a range of partners to challenge traditional ideas of what a museum can be.

As our Museum Development Lead, you will work with a small team of brilliant women: our Trustees and volunteers care deeply about our mission and each other, and we would love you to consider joining us.

This role could suit someone from a range of professional backgrounds; museums, exhibitions, collections, curation, events, community engagement, participation and/or production.

A track record of developing working relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, inspiring advocacy and an understanding of the UK museum sector, including where change is needed, are all important.

It is advertised as a 0.5 FTE position on a fixed term employment contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, on a salary of £22,500 pro rata (£45,000 FTE).

It’s a home-based role, with some travel to East London.

We’re flexible about working hours, and open to proposals from freelancers, consultants and job-shares - please make clear the basis on which you’re applying.

More details on our history, our work and how to apply for the role can be found in the recruitment pack on our website - details of an information evening for candidates and interview dates will also be added there.

Please send any questions about the role to eastendwomensmuseum@gmail.com

We welcome applications from all communities.

Closing date: Sunday 21st May 2023