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Are you inspired by our mission? Explore the latest career opportunities with Wessex Museums and partners. 

Through our EDI framework and action plan, Wessex Museums Trust is committed to ensuring that our organisation reflects the diversity of our region. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, and particularly positively encourage applicants with lived experience from the communities currently underserved by our museums:

  • Individuals between the ages of 16 – 50 years old
  • Individuals from low-income backgrounds 
  • Disabled individuals, including physical, mental and invisible conditions 
  • Individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds 
  • LGBTQ+ individuals 

We and our partner museums are not recruiting right not, check back here for future career opportunities.

Visitor Services and Events Assistant – Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 6 November 2024.  

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is looking for a Visitor Serviced and Events Assistant. The role will support the Front of House Team on a regular Sunday shift, as well as offering support with ad-hoc events such as lectures, parties and weddings on other days and including evenings and weekends. They will assist with the management and maximisation of the Museum & Art Gallery’s income from museum admission and shop sales and event ticket sales as well as promoting membership of the Society, whilst maintaining the reputation for excellence.

To apply
For information on how to apply for the opportunity, please visit Dorset Museum & Art Gallery’s website using the button below. 
 

Project Assistant – The Salisbury Museum

Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 22 November 2024. 

The Salisbury Museum are currently recruiting for a part-time project assistant to work on the Fashioning Our Future project. If you are proactive and energetic with a real eye for detail and a sense of pride and ownership in your work, the team would love to hear from you. 

To apply
For information on how to apply for the opportunity, please visit The Salisbury Museum website using the button below. 

Freelance Ceramics, Art and Design Curator – Poole Museum

Closing Date: Friday 6 December 2024.  

Poole Museum are seeking an experienced and passionate Freelance Curator for the new permanent Ceramics, Art and Design gallery, opening in Summer 2025. 

The Ceramics, Art and Design gallery will showcase Poole Museum’s ceramics collection, with a particular emphasis on Poole Pottery, as well as displaying works from the fine art and design collections. 

To apply
For information on how to apply for the opportunity, please see the Curator Brief document that contains contact details, tender process and timetable for making this appointment.  

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