Museum Project Officer - Suffolk County Council

Museum Project Officer - Suffolk County Council

Hours: Part time, 29.6 hours per week (4 days)

Terms: Fixed term to 31 March 2028

Location: Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX

As a Museum Project Officer in Suffolk County Council's Place Making and Inclusion Team, you will see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for heritage, culture and communities into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will support the delivery of the Stepping Stonesproject, helping museums across Suffolk to develop, improve and thrive. You will work closely with museum staff, volunteers, and partners to maximise opportunities, secure funding, and deliver meaningful projects.

A typical day may include:

• meeting with museum staff and volunteers to discuss projects
• administering the Stepping Stone Fund
• providing advice and guidance to museums
• organising training sessions and events
• reviewing funding applications and providing feedback
• writing project reports
• monitoring budgets and project plans
• liaising with consultants and partners on project delivery.

You will play a key role in strengthening the museum sector across Suffolk, helping organisations enhance their services and deliver benefits for communities.

You will need

We are looking for someone who is committed to heritage, communities, and making a difference. You will have:

• strong communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence and build relationships
• experience of planning or delivering projects, including managing competing priorities
• the ability to organise training, events, or engagement activities
• skills in analysing information, reviewing applications, and producing reports
• confidence working with budgets and project plans
• an understanding of museums, heritage, or community organisations.

This role sits within Public Health, Communities and Public Safety Directorate and is delivered in partnership with the Association for Suffolk Museums (AFSM). The project is funded by AFSM, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, and Suffolk local authorities.

You will work closely with the Project Manager for Museums and colleagues across Suffolk County Council, as well as museum staff and volunteers across the county.

This is a collaborative and supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships and make a real difference to Suffolk's cultural and heritage offer.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

Please contact Jayne Phoenix (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can contact her by calling or emailing:

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.