Heritage & Culture Warwickshire, freelance opportunity: Development Review

ArtsJobs; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a freelance consultant to lead a development review for their museum service. The consultant will assess current income streams and identify new opportunities to enhance development and income generation. Applicants should have extensive experience in heritage and culture with a good understanding of income generation. The role offers flexibility, with a fee of up to £8,000, and requires collaboration with the council's team.

Qualifications

• A background in heritage and culture or visitor attractions with a good understanding of income generation.
• A track record of supporting organizations to create development plans.
• An understanding of how audience data can inform income generation.

Responsibilities

• Review current income-generating activities of the museum service.
• Explore commercial opportunities linked to HCW assets.
• Recommend new activities with cost forecasts.

Skills

Experience in heritage and culture

Understanding of income generation

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

Heritage & Culture Warwickshire, freelance opportunity: Development Review

published - Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Job Summary

Heritage & Culture Warwickshire are seeking an experienced freelance consultant to lead a short-term project funded by Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund. The aim is to review and enhance development and income-generating activities across our museum service.

Job Description

Freelance Consultant - Museum Development & Income Review

Fee: Up to £8,000 (inclusive of all costs)

Working Hours: Flexible, approx 12-18 days Nov 25 - Jan 26

Closing Date: Tuesday 28 October

Interview Date: 3 & 4 November (in person or via Teams)

Freelance role description:
Heritage & Culture Warwickshire (HCW) is seeking a freelance consultant to lead a strategic review of development and income-generating activity across its museum service. Funded by Arts Council England's Museum Renewal Fund, the project aims to assess current commercial operations and identify new opportunities for sustainable growth.

Working closely with the Heritage & Culture Service Manager (Development) and wider HCW team, the consultant will:

• Review existing income streams and their evolution over the past 3-5 years
• Explore commercial opportunities linked to HCW assets (including collections)
• Assess potential for larger-scale events and sponsorship
• Recommend new activity, including digital tools and data-informed strategies
• Develop outline options with cost/income forecasts and resource implications
• Ensure new workstreams align with HCW's broader delivery plans

Person Specification:

• A background in heritage and culture or visitor attractions with a good understanding of income generation or commercial activity
• A track record of supporting organisations to create development plans or programmes of work
• An understanding of the use of heritage assets to generate income
• An understanding of how audience or other data can inform service delivery and associated income generation
• A highly organised individual with excellent communication skills, who can work with a broad range of professional specialisms to reach consensus
• An individual who can work collaboratively to develop new ideas

Job Requirements

We are looking for an experienced freelancer who will bring a sound working knowledge of the breadth of development and income generating activity within museums or visitor attractions.

The freelancer will work with the Heritage & Culture Service Manager (Development) and wider HCW team to:

• Review current income generating activity delivered by Heritage & Culture Warwickshire
• Explore delivery of commercial hires and income generated through use of HCW's building assets (Market Hall Museum, St Johns House, County Records Office, Museum Collections Centre, Chesterton Windmill)
• Explore delivery of larger scale/annual events with a view to maximising income whilst balancing the needs of public service delivery
• Identify opportunities for new activity, maximising the use of HCW assets (including collections)
• Identify opportunities for Sponsorship and make recommendations for managing this aspect of income generation
• Explore how digital tools can support income generation

Job Responsibilities

A number of outputs have been identified for the project:

1. Review

Review of all areas of HCW income generation to gain an understanding of the current breadth of income sources, and how this has changed/developed over the past 3-5 years

2. Explore

Work with HCW staff to explore options for growth, including the use of wider audience data and trends within the sector

3. Develop

Develop a series of outline options for further development, including likely cost/income forecasts for each option plus resource implications

4. Recommendation

Make recommendations for priority areas for implementation over the short, medium and long term

Make recommendations for ensuring new workstreams are integrated into wider HCW delivery plans

Job Overview

• Job Title: Heritage & Culture Warwickshire, freelance opportunity: Development Review

Job: Heritage & Culture Warwickshire, freelance opportunity: Development Review

Job: Heritage & Culture Warwickshire, freelance opportunity: Development Review

Organisation: Warwickshire County Council

Postcode: CV34 4SA

How to Apply

For the full project brief or an informal discussion please contact Emma Andrews, heritage & Culture Service Manager on 07920 071195 or email [emailprotected].

To apply for the work please send:
• a short proposal outlining your approach to the Brief
• Details of recent experience in this area, and how you meet the skills and experience required by the Brief
• An indicative breakdown of days/costs associated with delivering the Brief

Closing date for Applications is Tuesday 28 October 2025

Heritage & Culture Warwickshire, part of Warwickshire County Council, manages the Museum, Arts and Archive services for Warwickshire