The Bugatti Trust, located at Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Gloucestershire, is seeking an Archivist for its renowned historical archive – the largest working Bugatti Archive in the world. Established in 1987 by Hugh Graham Conway, the Trust houses over 27,000 technical drawings, 10,000 plus photographs, and thousands of historic documents. The role is part time (with a minimum of 21 hrs a week) or full time with a salary dependent upon experience. The post requires occasional weekend work and regular Friday work from March to October. A full driving licence is essential.
The Archivist will support the Senior Archivist in managing daily operations, including cataloguing, digitising, and moving both physical and digital archive materials. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate computerised records, completing the digitisation programme, identifying technical drawings, assisting with exhibit maintenance and creation, and producing exhibition-quality photographic files for publications. Duties also involve filing, retrieving, and returning archived documents, scanning and integrating new materials, preparing files for storage or destruction, supporting newsletter production, and covering reception duties. The Archivist will also be required to welcome visitors as and when required to the established museum which is open all year round.
Candidates should demonstrate excellent organisational, administrative, IT, and communication skills, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small established team. Flexibility, initiative, and a genuine interest in history and record preservation are essential. Beneficial skills include experience with scanning hardware/software, Photoshop, archival software, motoring history, technical aspects of motor vehicles, and proficiency in French. Previous experience in a similar environment is advantageous but not required.
The Bugatti Trust is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. We are an armed forces friendly employer.
How to apply
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Please email recruitment@bugatti-trust.co.uk attaching your C.V. a personal profile and four references, two of which must be work related. All applications should be received no later than Thursday 1 January 2026.
Severndroog Castle is a much-loved Grade II* listed historic site, saved by the community and now run by a passionate charity committed to heritage, learning, and local engagement. We are looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager to join our small team and help shape the Castle’s future.
This role is one of two complementary part-time positions forming a collaborative partnership model. You will work closely with the Site and Operations Manager to ensure a joined-up, positive experience for visitors, volunteers, and community partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building community relationships, and creating memorable visitor experiences. You will lead our volunteer programme, develop partnerships, support events, and help ensure that Severndroog Castle remains a welcoming and engaging place for all.
We’re looking for someone who:
• enjoys working with people, including volunteers, community groups, and visitors
• has experience in community engagement, volunteering, or heritage/cultural settings
• is warm, organised, proactive, and full of ideas to grow participation and outreach
• is a collaborative and supportive team player who thrives in a small organisation
Working pattern:
20 hours per week, including some weekends. Hybrid working, with regular on-site presence, and a minimum of one Sunday per month on site.
How to apply
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Send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to
jobapplications@severndroogcastle.org.uk
Closing date: 31 January 2026
Interviews: 31 January 2026
Severndroog Castle is a much-loved Grade II* listed historic site, saved by the community and now run by a passionate charity committed to heritage, learning, and local engagement. We are seeking a practical, well-organised, and solutions-focused Site and Operations Manager to support the smooth running, safety, and day-to-day operations of this unique heritage site.
This role is one of two complementary part-time positions forming a collaborative partnership model. You will work closely with the Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager to ensure a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming site for visitors, volunteers, hirers, and contractors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of caring for a historic building, managing operations, and ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly so that visitors enjoy the best possible experience.
We’re looking for someone who:
• has experience in site, facilities, operations, heritage, or venue management
• is practical, organised, calm under pressure, and good at problem-solving
• can manage contractors, maintenance schedules, safety compliance, and operational processes
• is a collaborative and supportive team player who enjoys working in a small organisation
Working pattern:
20 hours per week, including some weekends. Hybrid working, with regular on-site presence, and a minimum of one Sunday per month on site.
How to apply
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Send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role tojobapplications@severndroogcastle.org.uk
Closing date: 31 January 2026
Shortlisting by 15 February 2026
Interviews: 1st interview (online) weeks beginning 16 & 23 February 2026 / 2nd interview (on site) week beginning 2 March 2026
About Us
Oxfordshire County Council are seeking to appoint a Collections Assistant at the Oxfordshire Museum Service on a permanent basis, reporting directly to the Curator of Social History. This is an exciting time to join the service as we strive to enhance our collections and explore new ways to make them accessible to audiences.
Our museum service cares for a collection of approximately 112,000 objects, divided equally between Archaeology and Social History, each overseen by a dedicated Curator. The collections are diverse, with objects from the Palaeolithic period through to contemporary collecting.
We make our collections accessible via our range of services including through our key operating sites. The Oxfordshire Museum is our flag ship site of permanent and temporary galleries, attracting over 100,000 visitors every year. The Museum Resource Centre (MRC) is our bespoke storage and conservation centre. Home to tens of thousands of objects as well as curatorial and learning staff, the MRC is where conservation and collections management takes place. The service also manages two remote sites, Swalcliffe Barn (near Banbury), a medieval tithe barn with agricultural collections, and the Bishops Palace (Witney) an open archaeological site of special historic interest.
About the Role
The Collections Assistant supports the care and access of our museum collection. This is a hands-on role that works closely with colleagues and volunteers on collections care, assisting preventive conservation and looking after the collections behind the scenes. The Collections Assistant helps maintain our documentation and enhance digital records, improving access and knowledge of the collections.
The role also helps to deliver public engagement activities, supporting with exhibitions, social media, and responding to public enquiries. Collaboration is central, as they work alongside the Curator of Social History and the wider Collections team to maintain high standards of collections care and public service.
About you
The successful applicant will have experience of working or volunteering in a heritage sector setting, and engaging the public with collections. They will have strong communication skills and computer literacy, a familiarity with or willingness to learn about collections management systems/databases, and the ability to undertake manual tasks.
The successful applicant will be happy working independently, as part of the Collections team, or with wider museum colleagues, and with volunteers. They will help us to deliver excellent collections practices by demonstrating the Oxfordshire County Council values of ‘Taking Responsibility’ and ‘Equality and Integrity in everything we do’.
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Closing date: 5 January 2026
About the role
The Post Holder will be pivotal in duty management, effective volunteer engagement and a positive visitor experience. This role will work to bring Felixstowe Museum and Landguard Fort together by applying their skills across both sites.
- Full-time, permanent position, 35 Hours a week (job share may be considered)
- Flexible working including weekends and Bank Holidays
Key areas of responsibility
- Work closely and collaboratively with Trustees to enable the CIO to meet its charitable purpose and objectives successfully
- Duty Management – Oversee day-to-day operations and emergency preparedness
- Volunteer Management – Recruitment, coordination, training, recognition
- Management of Visitor Experience at Felixstowe Museum and Landguard Fort
- Management of Facilities at Felixstowe Museum and Landguard Fort
Qualifications and skills
Essential:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication, Stakeholder relations and interpersonal abilities
- Familiarity with volunteer management best practices
- Experience in cash handling, budgeting and administration
- Understanding of Health and Safety.
Desirable:
- Experience working towards commercial targets and managing budgets
- Experience working and managing within a museum environment, including archiving and collections
- Experience with Museum accreditation, specifically renewal of accreditation
- Experience in facilities management, especially in museums/heritage
- Experience working in visitor experience and tourism especially in museums and heritage.
About the organisation
Felixstowe Museum, a former submarine mining station (1878) sits on the Landguard Peninsula between the Fort and the Port. The Museum houses both permanent and temporary collections across 14 display rooms. Landguard Fort tells the story of the building as well as the people who served there. Both the Museum and Landguard Fort are owned by English Heritage but run by charitable trusts. Between both sites they have c.30,000 visitors a year. Both charities are part of a wider partnership, the Landguard and Felixstowe Conservation Trust (Landguard Trust).
If you do not meet all of the above criteria, however still feel you have something to offer the role, we welcome your application.
How to apply
If you are interested, please apply by sending a cover letter and your C.V to: Elian Shipp, General Manager
View Point Road, Felixstowe, IP11 3TW
Email: general.manager@landguard.com
Please note that the Museum and Fort will be closed to the public over the winter period. Pre arranged site visits will be offered to candidates selected for interview.
Closing date: 17 January 2026
We are seeking 2 Collection Review Managers to fully understand and catalogue the Museum Collection for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This will include the development of a new Collections Policy, identifying key aspects of the collection that are relevant to the policy and ensuring it is fully catalogued. They will then assess the options of deaccessioning, relocations or redistributions. This is an 18-month project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
They will report to a project manager and be supported by the existing team and volunteers at the Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust, who manage the Collection.
How to apply
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To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, suitability, and approach to the role to Natalie Scriven, Natalie@rght.org.uk by 9am Monday 5 January 2026. Interviews w/c 12 January.
Introduction
A coalition of museum sector bodies is seeking a researcher or researchers to carry out a piece of work exploring the role that small to medium museums play in places and communities, including their heritage, social, and economic impacts. For the purposes of this research the definition of small to medium is under 50,000 visitors per year, with a particular interest in small museums under 20,000 visitors and volunteer-run museums.
The purpose of the research is to identify and celebrate the role smaller museums have, in a policy context where placemaking discussions about museums and heritage often focus on larger and urban organisations, and to enable the commissioning organisations to advocate for the support museums need to maximise their investment and impact.
The Association of Independent Museums is a thriving UK museum membership organisation with over 1000 museum members, helping heritage organisations to operate as effective charitable businesses. We represent a wide range from some of the largest attractions in the country to small, grassroots heritage organisations across a huge range of subject areas and localities. AIM is funded by Arts Council England as an Investment Principles Support Organisation.
The Welsh Government, through its Culture Division, provides advice to the relevant Ministers on museum, archive, arts and library policy. The Museums Branch of Culture Division delivers a development and support service for the local museum sector, including managing the Museum Accreditation Scheme in Wales, grant programmes, training and advice, and are part of the Museum Development UK network. Welsh Government core funds Amgueddfa Cymru National Museum Wales as a sponsored body.
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museum sector. They support museums and galleries through strategic investment, advice, workforce development and advocacy. MGS is the lead body for the delivery of Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy 2023-2030. As an independent charity they receive core funding from Scottish Government, which also provides funding to be distributed via grants directly to the museums and galleries sector.
Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We have set out our strategic vision in Let’s Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from Government and The National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. www.artscouncil.org.uk
Purpose and scope of the new research
Small and medium museums can play a unique role in their villages, towns, rural areas, and city streets. For smaller localities they may be the only cultural infrastructure, or one of the main civic or community spaces. Small and medium museums often emerge from their communities e.g. social history, locally-sourced collections and local stories, occupying listed or heritage local landmark buildings, and run entirely by or with extensive support from locally-based volunteers (including board members and founders).
We know the impact these organisations can have on their places – for example local identity, civic pride, education, family programming, opportunities for local artists, makers and historians, supporters of local businesses, providing space for locals and tourists – but this knowledge is scattered, piecemeal, and anecdotal. As supporters of small and medium museums, the commissioners are keen to have a report that brings together existing literature and original research into a robust evidence base and a compelling narrative for their role in placemaking, based within the context of current placemaking policy and practice (including regeneration and local growth initiatives) in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Areas of interest include:
- What does the existing research on placemaking, regeneration, cultural infrastructure, and related fields tell us about the role of small organisations?
- What are the current policies and programmes from UK governments (including local authorities) and development agencies on the role of culture in place, especially smaller organisations?
- What is the role of small museum collections in place?
- What do small and medium museums do for their local areas for example in terms of community provision, civic space, storytelling, and audience?
- How do small and medium museums use local people as staff and volunteers?
- How do small and medium museums conceptualise their role in their community and to what extent/in what ways does this drive their strategic and operational decisions?
- How do small and medium museums work with other institutions and/or local networks in their place?
- How do museums support the local economy and support local growth e.g. through drawing in tourism, purchasing? (Answering this question may include reference to the AIM economic impact toolkit)
- What can museum sector bodies do to support the recognition and inclusion of small museums in the current landscape of place policy and investment in the UK?
The research should cover museums UK-wide and both Accredited and non-Accredited museums.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and we are interested in other or alternative questions bidders would propose to explore, and how they would gather data and up-to-date examples. The final research questions, scope, and methodology will be agreed with the researchers.
Work of the contractor
We are seeking contractors to undertake this research. We anticipate the consultant(s) will have a sound understanding of placemaking policy and practice, and a familiarity with how small museums and heritage organisations operate.
The research should result in the following outputs:
- A research report
- A summary article for the AIM Bulletin
- A webinar to present findings to stakeholders.
Budget and timings
The budget available for this work is £18,000 inclusive of VAT. We expect to appoint researchers in February and hold a kick-off meeting shortly after, with the project taking 3-6 months and reporting in summer 2026.
Tendering for the research
Proposals should include:
- Brief credentials and evidence of relevant experience of your company and the names and experience of the people who will work on this project.
- Your proposed methodology, including research questions, data gathering, and potential report structure
- Indicative timeline
- A breakdown of your costings
- Two references.
Proposals will be scored on:
- Understanding of the issues 40%
- The extent to which the methodology will reach the desired objectives 30%
- Experience of researchers 20%
- Cost 10%.
Proposals should be no longer than 8 pages and be sent to aimadmin@aim-museums.co.uk by 12pm (noon) on Monday 2 February. For an informal conversation about the project contact Lisa Ollerhead, Director of AIM, on lisa.ollerhead@aim-museums.co.uk.
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery (Bailiffgate) in Alnwick, Northumberland is looking to recruit an Office Administrator who can work with volunteers and the community to support its business process, day to day administration in its current location and provide administrative support for the Transition & Programme Manager who is working on a major project to move Bailiffgate and create an innovative cultural space for the community in Northumberland Hall in the heart of Alnwick.
The successful person will be an experienced administrator who is self-motivated, highly professional and a completer finisher who can work effectively and efficiently with a wide range of people in a growing, fast paced and changing environment.
How to apply
For more information: email chair@bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk marking your email for the attention of Jean Humphrys
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 19 January 2026
Sandwich Town Council is looking for a dynamic new member to join the Guildhall team and lead the management of Sandwich Guildhall Museum. This is a varied self-motivated role covering essential operational and financial duties, volunteer management, collections management and marketing, as well as strategic planning and policy development. Based on-site, this role is responsible for daily public access, maintaining the museum accreditation and delivery of the Museum’s activities.
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Closing date: 30 January.