Museum Administrator

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery; Alnwick; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cultural space in Alnwick is looking for a Museum Administrator to support day-to-day administration and work with volunteers. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have strong administrative skills, working efficiently in a dynamic environment. This role is fixed term for 2 years, with a salary of £15 per hour, focusing on enhancing community engagement and supporting major transition projects.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration.
• Work with volunteers and community partners.
• Assist the Transition & Programme Manager on a major project.

Skills

Administrative support

Self-motivated

Professionalism

Ability to work with a variety of people

Job description

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery (Bailiffgate) in Alnwick, Northumberland is looking to recruit a Museum 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.

Location

Alnwick, Northumberland

Full information pack and application details

https://bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/

Salary

£15 per hour

Contract type

Fixed Term (2 years), 35 hours a week Monday - Saturday

Start date

As soon as possible following successful interview

Closing date

5pm on Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews

w/c Monday 26th January 2026

Contact

For more information: email [e-mail] marking your email for the attention of Jean Humphrys