Public Programme Coordinator - Fixed Term until October 2027

National Museums; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career development

Annual leave

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Pension

Interest-free loans

Museum discounts

Job summary

The National Science and Media Museum is seeking a Public Programme Coordinator to help plan, organise and deliver exhibitions, events and activities for a wide range of audiences. You will coordinate with schools, contractors and colleagues, and support event setup, records and bookings to ensure smooth delivery.

Join a team focussed on inclusive, engaging programming and opportunities to lead smaller activities and contribute to flagship events.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting, planning or coordinating events, activities, programmes or projects.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for inclusive experiences and engaging diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of exhibitions, events and activities for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with schools, contractors, freelancers and colleagues across the museum.
• Assist with event setup, records, paperwork and bookings.
• Contribute to flagship events and smaller activities within public programming.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Public Programme Coordinator - Fixed Term until October 2027

Do you enjoy bringing events and activities to life, staying organised and working with a wide range of people to create inspiring visitor experiences?

About us

The National Science and Media Museum explores the science and culture of image and sound technologies and their impact on our lives. Through exhibitions, events, festivals, community partnerships and learning activities, we engage audiences with the stories, ideas and innovations that shape the modern world.

Our Public Programme Team plays a vital role in delivering experiences that spark curiosity and help people see science, technology and creativity in new ways. We use a science capital-informed approach to create programmes that resonate with a broad range of audiences and help more people feel that STEM is for them.

To support our exciting programme of exhibitions, events and activities, we are seeking a Public Programme Coordinator to join us on a fixed-term contract until October 2027, working 35 hours per week. This role is based at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Public Programme Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, organisation and delivery of exhibitions, events and activities for a wide range of audiences. You'll work across everything from administration and event planning through to practical delivery, helping to ensure programmes run smoothly, safely and successfully.

You will be a key point of contact for schools, contractors, freelancers and colleagues across the museum, helping to coordinate activity and keep projects on track. The role also includes supporting event set-up, maintaining records and paperwork, coordinating bookings and helping to deliver activities directly with visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of museum programming, including event production, audience engagement, exhibition support, contractor management and partnership working. You'll also have opportunities to lead smaller‑scale activities and contribute to some of the museum's flagship events and festivals.

About you

You will have experience of supporting, planning or coordinating events, activities, programmes or projects, ideally within educational, cultural, community or visitor-facing environments. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident working with a range of stakeholders.

You will enjoy working collaboratively and be willing to get involved in all aspects of delivery, from administration and planning through to hands‑on support during events and activities. Strong communication skills, good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving will help you succeed in this role.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who are passionate about creating inclusive experiences, who value working with diverse audiences and who are excited by the opportunity to develop their skills in public programming, events and audience engagement.

What we offer

• Meaningful work. We're a mission‑led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Healthcare cash plan. Digital health tools, gym discounts and cashback towards your everyday healthcare costs.
• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague‑led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest‑free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops and cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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