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Community Engagement Producer
the Design Museum
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Overview
The Design Museum is embarking on an exciting project to rethink and reimagine its permanent collection gallery, Designer Maker User, as part of two significant anniversaries and the museum’s wider Transformation 2029 strategy. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Conran Foundation, this project will strengthen the museum’s position as a global hub for the transformative potential of design.
Up to £19,200 (£32,000 Full Time Equivalent)
Per year
Part time, Temporary
(21 hours per week (3 days). 12 month fixed term)
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
Key information
We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Community Engagement Producer to join us for the Development Phase of this major project.
The Community Engagement Producer will lead on developing engagement initiatives with key audience groups and target communities. The role will involve planning and delivering workshops and forums that directly inform the new gallery’s curatorial narrative, object selection and design.
About the role
Working closely with colleagues across Curatorial, Learning, Visitor Experience and Communications, as well as with external partners and our appointed Activity Plan consultant, the postholder will help shape a dynamic and inclusive approach to community engagement.
Key areas of focus include:
- Educational communities (schools, universities)
- Young people, including our Youth Board and partners
- Global Majority creative networks
- Families with young children
- Groups with unique access needs and diverse perspectives
- Internal teams involved in visitor and community interaction
Diversity and Inclusion
The museum pro-actively seeks to collaborate with institutional partners, individuals, and networks to realise its commitment to build a culturally diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and consider candidates who are suitably qualified and eligible regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation or audience development
- Experience delivering public programming
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse groups
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of inclusive practice and audience development
- Creative thinking around how to make museum collections meaningful to different communities
- The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
- A commitment to fostering a more inclusive cultural environment