Community Engagement Producer
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Overview
The Design Museum is embarking on an exciting project to rethink and reimagine its permanent collection gallery, Designer Maker User, as part of two significant anniversaries and the museum’s wider Transformation 2029 strategy. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Conran Foundation, this project will strengthen the museum’s position as a global hub for the transformative potential of design.
We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Community Engagement Producer to join us for the Development Phase of this major project.
About the role
The Community Engagement Producer will lead on developing engagement initiatives with key audience groups and target communities. The role will involve planning and delivering workshops and forums that directly inform the new gallery’s curatorial narrative, object selection and design.
Working closely with colleagues across Curatorial, Learning, Visitor Experience and Communications, as well as with external partners and our appointed Activity Plan consultant, the postholder will help shape a dynamic and inclusive approach to community engagement.
Key areas of focus include:
- Educational communities (schools, universities)
- Young people, including our Youth Board and partners
- Global Majority creative networks
- Families with young children
- Groups with unique access needs and diverse perspectives
- Internal teams involved in visitor and community interaction
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation or audience development
- Experience delivering public programming
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse groups
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of inclusive practice and audience development
- Creative thinking around how to make museum collections meaningful to different communities
- The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
- A commitment to fostering a more inclusive cultural environment
The complete job description (including the person specification) is available to download on this page.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: up to £19,200 per annum, (based on a full time equivalent of £32,000 per annum)
Contract: part time, 12 month fixed term
Holidays: 25 days per annum + Christmas eve (museum closed)
Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days)
Location: the Design Museum (Kensington), with a hybrid arrangement (60% on-site / 40% remote)
Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2026, midnight
Interviews: Friday 20 March 2026
Queries
If you encounter any issues while completing your application, please email peopleteam@designmuseum.org before the vacancy closing date. We will be in touch as soon as possible; (please note the inbox is monitored Monday-Friday).
Community Engagement Producer
Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom
W8
Up to £19,200 per year (£32,000 FTE)
Contract - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 09/03/2026
Documents
Community Engagement Producer_Job Description.pdf
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- 25 days holiday, rising to 26 days (two years' service) & 27 days (five years' service)
- hybrid working, 60% museum, 40% remote and annually two weeks fully remote
- core hours and flexible working, including part-time and compressed hours
- season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme
- access to a defined contribution pension scheme
- enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- free museum entry for friends and family
- discounts in the museum shops and cafes
- free entry to other galleries and museums
- employee assistance programme
The museum pro-actively seeks to collaborate with institutional partners, individuals, and networks to realise its commitment to build a culturally diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and consider candidates who are suitably qualified and eligible regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Community Engagement Producer
Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom
Up to £19,200 per year (£32,000 FTE)