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

Marketing Officer – The Salisbury Museum

Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 7 February 2025

The Salisbury Museum are seeking a full-time Marketing Officer. This role is key to the successful operation of the museum. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing visitor and engagement figures, which is the foundation of the museums key admissions income stream, by reaching out to new audiences via social media and other more traditional marketing methods. 

To apply

For information about the role and how to apply for the opportunity please visit The Salisbury Museum website using the button below.  
 

Visitor Service Assistant – The Salisbury Museum

Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 14 February 2025

The Salisbury Museum are seeking a part-time Visitor Service Assistant to welcome and assist visitors at the museum reception and shop in a warm, friendly, professional and informed manner. This role will cover one afternoon shift a week and additional shifts covering leave as required. 

To apply

For information about the role and how to apply for the opportunity please visit The Salisbury Museum website using the button below.  
 

Learning and Engagement Lead – Poole Museum

Closing Date: Sunday 16 February 2025

Poole Museum are seeking a Learning and Engagement Lead to recruit and guide a team of engagement and learning leads delivering community engagement activities. The successful candidate will oversee the museums learning team to develop and deliver the learning offer. 

To apply

For information about the role and how to apply for the opportunity please visit BCP Council website using the button below.  

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