Future Observatory Content Officer

Overview

The Design Museum’s vision is a world in which design enables this planet and its inhabitants to thrive. Future Observatory is the museum’s national programme for design research and the green transition, delivered in partnership with UKRI’s Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The programme funds, commissions and curates cutting-edge design research, making it accessible and engaging for broad audiences.

We are now seeking a Future Observatory Content Officer to support the delivery of the programme’s digital communications and content activity, helping to grow engagement across social media, the website and digital channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative content professional to develop engaging digital content that communicates innovative design research, sustainability themes and programme activity to audiences ranging from researchers and policymakers to designers and the wider public.

The Future Observatory Content Officer supports the day-to-day delivery of the programme’s social media, website and digital communications activity, with a focus on content creation, audience engagement and digital storytelling.

Working closely with the Future Observatory Community Manager and colleagues across the museum, you will contribute to the planning, production and publishing of digital content that expands the programme’s reach while ensuring a consistent, engaging and accessible online presence.

• Creating and publishing digital content across social media, the website and newsletters, including photography, video, graphics and written content.
• Translating complex design research, sustainability themes and academic insights into engaging and accessible content for a variety of audiences.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of communications activity for research projects, exhibitions, displays, events and partnerships.
• Working with researchers, partners and museum colleagues to identify stories and opportunities for digital engagement and content development.
• Monitoring audience engagement, evaluating digital performance and helping to identify emerging trends and opportunities across digital channels.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Experience creating content for social media, websites or newsletters within a cultural, research, higher education or similar environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, engaging and accessible way.
• Strong content creation and design skills, with experience producing visual and multimedia content for digital channels.
• A good understanding of social media platforms, digital communications and audience engagement, particularly Instagram and Linked In.
• Strong organisational, communication and collaborative skills, alongside an interest in design, sustainability, architecture or design research.

The complete job description (including the person specification) is available to download on this page.

Salary: Up to £11,576 per annum (FTE of £28,940 per annum)

Holidays:25 days (pro rata) + Christmas Eve (museum closed)

Hours:14 hours per week (2 days per week / 0.4 FTE)

Contract: Fixed term to September 2027

Location:the Design Museum, Kensington (hybrid: 60% on site, 40% remote)

Closing date:Sunday 30 August 2026 (midnight)

Interviews:Wednesday 9 September, Thursday 10 September, Tuesday 15 September

If you encounter any issues while completing your application, please email people team before the Final date to receive applications. We will be in touch as soon as possible; (please note the inbox is monitored Monday-Friday).

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