• Exhibition, Research and Co-creation Officer
• Employer: Sunderland City Council – Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
• Location: Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
• Contract: Fixed Term
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 17–22) £31,022 – £33,699
• Closing Date: 31 January 2026 (13:00)
• Vacancy ID: 290524
• Role Overview:
• Supporting the delivery of the interpretation and exhibition plan for the £13.6m redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
• Embedding research, dynamic collecting, and co-creation into new galleries and spaces
• Working closely with the Exhibition Manager to prepare galleries for new displays, interpretation, stories, and wayfinding
• Playing a key role in shaping content for a major National Lottery Heritage Fund–supported project
• Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting exhibition development and interpretation planning
• Undertaking research to inform displays and storytelling
• Working collaboratively with community partners, stakeholders, and groups
• Embedding co-creation principles into curatorial and exhibition practices
• Assisting with preparation of gallery spaces for installation
• Supporting community engagement through inclusive and creative approaches
• Contributing to dynamic collecting and interpretation activity
• Skills & Experience:
• Passion for working in a museum or cultural setting
• Confidence and enthusiasm for engaging communities with cultural assets
• Ability to support creative and participatory approaches to exhibitions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Interest in research, interpretation, and co-creation practices
• Project Context:
• Part of a major redevelopment including:
• A new entrance from Mowbray Park
• Two new collection galleries
• New social visitor spaces
• A community engagement hub – The Growing Space
• Supported by a four-year activity and engagement programme
• Additional Information:
• DBS check required (post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
• CVs not accepted
• Applications must be completed online via North East Jobs
• All communication will be via the email registered with North East Jobs
To apply please see the official job vacancy page here.