Communities & Engagement Producer – Jewish Museum

Job Title:

Communities and Engagement Producer

Hours:

Full time

Terms:

Permanent

Location:

Jewish Museum London, NW3 6ET

The Jewish Museum London has undergone substantial positive change over the past three years, adopting a Museum without Walls model and developing new ways to connect people with its collections, stories and programmes.

The museum is now building a new strategy and programme that will lead its transformation over the next 5 years as it tests out innovative new models for exhibitions, displays, learning and engagement in its new dedicated temporary space, Two Rooms building towards a new permanent site in East London planned to open in 2030. Community engagement, learning, participation and audience development are central to the museum’s future.

This exciting new phase of development has been further strengthened by the recent announcement of up to £1 million in support from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The investment recognises the Museum’s important role in fostering understanding, engagement and community connection, and will support the continued growth of its learning, outreach and public engagement programmes.

The Communities & Engagement Producer will play a key role in shaping and delivering the museum’s community offer during this period of growth and transformation. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of a community engagement and cocreation project in partnership with the Collections Engagement Officer, developing relationships with a broad range of communities and organisations and creating opportunities for participation inspired by the museum’s collections and contemporary collecting work.

The role will also lead the development of a new Young Producers pilot programme, creating opportunities for young people to engage with the museum, develop skills and contribute to future programming and displays.

Family learning programmes and engagement activity for older adults are an important part of the role. The postholder will work closely with the Learning and Communications Coordinator, who will take responsibility for much of the day-to-day coordination and administration of family learning activity, while the Communities & Engagement Producer provides programme development, content oversight and strategic direction.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, particularly with the Collections Engagement Officer and Director of Operations and Events, the Communities & Engagement Producer will contribute to the development of community-focused programming within Two Rooms and support the museum’s ambition to engage broader and more diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate will be creative, innovative and audience-focused, with experience of developing participatory programmes, building partnerships and delivering community centred projects within museums, heritage organisations, cultural institutions or community settings.

While rooted in Jewish history, culture and contemporary life, the museum’s programmes are intended for and developed with people from all backgrounds, faiths and communities.

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• The candidates who appear from their application to best meet the person specification above will be invited to interview. It is thus essential that your cover letter speaks to these criteria.