Project Manager Museum

Hours:

20–25 hours per week, worked flexibly over 3–5 days

Terms:

Freelance contract, April–November 2026

Location:

Tewkesbury Museum, Gloucestershire GL20 5PX

We are a small, independent museum focusing on Tewkesbury and the surrounding area. We are a vital community asset and an important part of the town’s appeal as a tourist destination. We are run entirely by volunteers but strive for high levels of professionalism. We are confident of gaining full Arts Council re‑accreditation in spring 2026.

Our collections include around 7,000 objects or groups of objects, some of which are displayed in our six exhibition rooms. We currently welcome 6,000 visitors a year, but have plans to attract 50% more.

This is a great time to join us! Up till now we have been a well‑respected but rather traditional museum. To achieve our Vision – ‘to be the best small museum in Gloucestershire’ – we need to become more modern, enjoyable and inclusive.

We are in the process of delivering a £1m Transformation Plan:

• Phase 1, to repair our C17 th timber‑framed building, was carried out in 2023/24
• Phase 2, to reconfigure the ground floor to expand visitor space and provide access to wheelchair users, will be carried out in 2026/27 if our recent grant application is successful
• Phase 3, to invigorate our exhibitions and expand our outreach and group visits, also depends on funding.

We have just secured National Lottery funding for the first stage of Phase 3, to improve collections care, create a new exhibition, and expand outreach and group visits.

We are looking for a freelance Project Manager to help trustees and volunteers deliver this work.

• Independent museum run by trustees and volunteers
• Based in a mid‑17th‑century timber‑framed building
• Well‑regarded, but with collections and exhibitions that need updating
• Long‑term aim: to be more relevant and engaging, with better cared‑for collections

The project has three linked strands:

• Rationalisation – review parts of the collection in line with approved policies to improve care, access and use
• Rivers exhibition – develop a new, people‑focused gallery exploring how the Severn and Avon have shaped Tewkesbury
• Outreach and group visits – develop work with residential homes, schools and community groups

You will act as Project Manager, coordinating day‑to‑day delivery of the project. You’ll work closely with trustees and volunteers and be supported by a small steering group.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone practical and organised, who is comfortable working across collections, exhibitions and community activity in a small organisation. The role reports to the Trustees.

Interviews:Held during March at a mutually convenient time