·        Line manager: Senior Capacity Programme Manager

·        Team: Museum Development

·        Full Time (35 hours per week) 

·        Temporary Post (12 months)

·        Location: Hybrid

The new post of Capacity Programme Officer will work with the Senior Capacity Programme Manager in the Museum Development team to facilitate delivery of a new capacity-building programme designed to support Scotland’s museums to become more resilient organisations. 

The programme aligns with Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategywhich provides a framework for the sector and MGS to work to ensure the future relevance and resilience of the sector. It centres around three thematic strands of Connection, Resilience and Workforce. 

 

 

The new programme will have a particular focus on the Resilience strand of the strategy, particularly on Financial Resilience and Collaboration but the postholder will support the interconnected nature of the strands through working collaboratively with staff across the MGS team.

The postholder will support the development of new ways of working that will strengthen the resilience of the whole sector.  The postholder will engage directly with museums and galleries in Scotland, supporting and gathering information on common challenges. They will collaborate with colleagues across MGS to support the delivery of programmes to address development needs. The role will involve working with existing partners and support agencies as well as assisting in building new strategic relationships.  

To see the full job description and details of this role please download the job information pack from our website.