Director

We’re looking for an inspiring Director to take on a career-defining role at the Museum of Cambridge.  

The Museum of Cambridge offers a unique opportunity for an inspirational leader to shape the future of one of the city’s most valued cultural institutions. Located in the heart of Cambridge, we are an independent museum committed to exploring and celebrating the rich stories and histories of Cambridgeshire. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our core values: inclusivity, creativity, courage, and responsibility. You will bring a proven track record of strategic leadership, project management including change management, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for heritage, arts, and community engagement. 

This is a rare and significant opportunity to play a transformative role in shaping the future of a museum that is at the heart of Cambridge’s cultural life, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.

How to Apply

For full details on the role, please download the application pack.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter (three sides max.) to julia.moore@museumofcambridge.org.uk by 10AM, 20th February 2025. Please send your CV and covering letter as a PDF.

If you are selected to move forward in the process, we anticipate that the first stage of recruitment will take place on 27th February 2025 and the second stage of recruitment will take place on 13th March 2025. This may be subject to change.

If you would like us to provide this document in an alternative format, or require any additional support to make your application, please email Julia Moore at julia.moore@museumofcambridge.org.uk or call 01223 355159.

If you have any further questions or comments or would like to get in touch for an informal chat about the role, please email Annie Davis, our current Director, at annie.davis@museumofcambridge.org.uk.

Front of House Volunteers

We are currently not actively recruiting for Front of House volunteers. We still welcome applications for the role, and anticipate we will be actively recruiting again in the Spring.

Volunteers at the Museum of Cambridge are a vital part of the work that we do. If you are looking to learn or develop new skills, relax while speaking with people from around the world, or would like some experience volunteering in a museum then consider volunteering with us.

If you are interested in talking with visitors, passionate about Cambridge, or want to build up your customer service experience, then this role is the one for you. For more information about the role, what’s involved and what you get out of it, check out our role profile and submit and application.

If you have any questions about the role, please give us a call on 01223 355159, or send us an email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk

Family Events Volunteer

Do you enjoy crafting?

Are you a chatty person, who loves meeting new people?

Looking for a way to do fun crafting activities for free this summer?

Now is your chance!

At the Museum of Cambridge, we are recruiting Family Events Volunteer’s to support our community events. This role will support the Museum team to set up and facilitate, craft activities aimed at children and their Carers as well as chatting and supporting people from ages 1-99 to do the same.

This is an ideal role for anyone looking to get experience in Family Events, access to training and experience in providing better access to shared heritage.

See the role specification below for full details and how to apply!

How to Apply: 

For more information about the role, what’s involved and what you get out of it, check out our role profile below  and submit an application by clicking the orange button on the left of our volunteer page.

If you have any questions about the role, please give us a call on 01223 355159 or send us an email alex.horn@museumofcambridge.org.uk


Other Opportunities

We will be recruiting volunteers into our collection team and tour guiding team later in the year, please check back again to formally apply. You may e-mail us on enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk to express an initial interest.

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