Exhibition, Research and Co-creation Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/01/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 31/01/2026 14:00
Salary:
Grade 5 (SCP 17 - 22) £31,022 - £33,699
Job Category:
Arts / Tourism / Culture
Employment Location:
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Further Information
Come and be part of our exciting journey!
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is embarking on an ambitious £13.6m redevelopment of its much-loved museum at the heart of the city.
With £5.2m secured from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), this transformative project will deliver major changes to the museum’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 – Museum Redevelopment and supported by the museum senior team within the wider Cultural Service, we are now recruiting for an Exhibitions, Research and Co-creation Officer:
This Exhibitions, Research and Co-creation Officer will support the delivery of the interpretation and exhibition plan, embedding strong principles of research, dynamic collecting, and co-creation to shape content and design for the new galleries and spaces within the redeveloped Museum and Winter Gardens. The postholder will work closely with, and under the guidance of, the Exhibition Manager to ensure gallery spaces are fully prepared for the installation of new collection displays, interpretation, stories, and wayfinding.
Research and co-creation are central to this role, requiring the postholder to collaborate effectively with community partners, stakeholders and groups, fostering care, comfort, and creativity across a range of curatorial practices.
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.
Yyou 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/sunderlandcitycouncil
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.
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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is seeking to recruit a Growing Space Engagement Officer to join its team!
Please note
This job is closed for applications.