Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator – Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life
2 weeks ago
Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator – Cumbria’s Museum of Military LifeHours: Full timeTerms: fixed term for 30 months starting in March 2026Location: Cumbria's Museum of Military Life, CumbriaFollowing a successful application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life has secured funding to recruit a Volunteer and Engagement Co-ordinator.Based in the Museum within Carlisle Castle, this role will develop our volunteering offer and recruit, manage and support our expanding team of volunteers. The ideal candidate will have excellent people and communication skills and an understanding of volunteering. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes working with people and wants to work in a role that helps make a difference to the Museum.We are relaunching our volunteering offer to coincide with the Down to Brass Tacks Project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will help transform how the Museum cares for and shares its collections, to safeguard them for the future. The Down to Brass Tacks project will recruit and train volunteers to work alongside staff to undertake a collections inventory, digitising records, condition checking, repacking and researching objects to provide a sustainable framework for future development. We are keen to expand our volunteer offer developing new roles including events, reception and administration.This post requires an enhanced DBS check and some weekend, Bank Holiday, and evening work.How to applyInterested? Apply by 5pm on Wednesday 17 December 2025Send your completed application form to:Jules Wooding, Museum Manager, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, Alma Block, The Castle, Carlisle CA3 8URAbout the Museum – Based in Carlisle Castle, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life is home to over 19,500 objects and an additional document and photographic archive charting the history of the Border Regiment and both the current and antecedent regiments. It is the only comprehensive military collection within Cumbria, with strong connections to the local area.The museum is seeking to reintroduce, expand and re-establish its volunteering programme. This role will facilitate the development of the volunteer programme using our new work plan including advertising, recruiting and training volunteers to support a wide range of Museum activities including the inventory ‘Down to Brass Tacks’ project.The Down to Brass Tacks project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to recruit this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Carlisle, United Kingdom Aim Museums Full timeHome / Job vacancies / Collections Project Coordinator – Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life Collections Project Coordinator – Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life Hours: Full time Terms: fixed term for 30 months starting in March 2026 Location: Cumbria's Museum of Military Life, Cumbria Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to undertake the...
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Carlisle, United Kingdom Aim Museums Full timeA local heritage museum in Carlisle is seeking a full-time Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator to develop and manage its volunteering offer. The role involves recruiting and supporting volunteers, particularly for the 'Down to Brass Tacks' project. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and an understanding of volunteering. A...
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