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North East Museums@northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Administrative Assistant Permanent, part time Apply by 5 August ⭐️ Administrative Assistant (HR) Permanent, part time Apply by 9 August ⭐️ Customer & Facilities Manager Permanent, full time Apply by 10 August More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Administrative Assistant Permanent, part time Apply by 5 August ⭐️ Administrative Assistant (HR) Permanent, part time Apply by 9 August ⭐️ Customer & Facilities Manager Permanent, full time Apply by 10 August More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

We are thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted for the Power in Practice Award at National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026. The awards hosted by @curiousminds.org.uk shine a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning.

NEWS - We're excited that Neville Hall will be joining North East Museums later this year. This beautiful Victorian landmark building on Westgate Road is home to one of the world's most important mining engineering archives, documenting the North East's role in shaping the Industrial Age.

We want to say a massive thank you to our in-kind supporters, LED Supply & Fit and Swyft who have helped us refurbish Discovery Museum and Woodhorn Museum’s cafes. With new lighting from LED Supply & Fit and new, comfortable seating from Swyft, our cafes have had an upgrade.

We’re very happy to continue our partnership with Lumo Trains through their support of Discovery Museum’s latest exhibition, ‘Things That Go’. The new playful transport exhibition for young children opens this July.

📣 Job opportunity - Assistant Documentation Officer We're looking for someone with a great understanding of collections management, excellent attention to detail and ICT skills. Apply by 5 July, find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

Bus company Stagecoach is sponsoring Discovery Museum’s new transport-themed exhibition, Things That Go. Stagecoach is one of the UK’s largest bus operators and provides services across the North East, including to and from our museums and galleries.

📣 Tender opportunity We are looking to appoint a provider to work with us to help us develop and then support delivery of a Community Engagement Staff development programme. Deadline for proposal submissions is Monday 29 June 2026. Discover more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/north-e...

📢 Job opportunity - Shop Assistant We are looking for an experienced retailer with excellent customer service and visual merchandising skills to join our team. Apply by 30 June, find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

We also announced a new CPD partnership with @northeastmuseums.bsky.social for teachers and heritage professionals. Find out more: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/speaker... Thank you to everyone helping grow this teacher-led, grassroots network. #LocalHistoryHub #HeritageEducation

Speaker call out for CPD series for teachers and local cultural organisations | News | North East Museums

North East Museums and the Local History Hub are collaborating to launch a new local history training series as part of North East Museum’s CreatED Primary Education CPD programme.

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Huge congratulations to Sir Chris Mullin, Chair of North East Museums’ Strategic Board who has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours List! Take a look at the announcement 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/north-e...

📢 Job opportunity - Finds Liaison Assistant The successful candidate will have experience of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, as well as an interest and enthusiasm for research and archaeology. Apply by 2 July, full details 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

📢 Job opportunity - Visitor Experience Assistant We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer service skills to join our team at Hexham Old Gaol. Apply by 18 June, discover more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Visitor Experience Lead Part time, fixed term Apply by 7 June 2026 ⭐️ Administrative Assistant Part time, permanent Apply by 7 June 2026 ⭐️ Casual Retail and Hospitality Assistant Seasonal Apply by 31 May 2026 More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

NEWS - Great North Museum: Hancock manager Malavika Anderson has been announced as the co-chair of the University Museums Group, alongside Luke Syson.

📢 Job opportunity - Customer & Facilities Manager We're looking to appoint an experienced manager to lead our customer service team and manage four of our venues across North and South Tyneside. Apply by 26 April, full details 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

NEWS - Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend has secured £213,100 from the DCMS @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to enhance the outdoor visitor experience at this UNESCO World Heritage Site on Hadrian’s Wall 🙌

Apparently Segedunum Roman Fort turns 1900 this year! I snapped this pic on Saturday when visiting for a fascinating talk by Nick Hodgson on the sites history from pre-Roman settlements, to the reuse of the Roman forts stones in medieval buildings around Tyneside @northeastmuseums.bsky.social

NEWS - North East Museums bidding to save rare Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar for the nation www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/bid-to-...

📢 New opportunity - Arts Facilitator We are looking for an experienced workshop leader to run our Saturday Art Classes at the Laing Art Gallery. 📅 Apply by Tuesday 24 March Take a look at the role ⬇️ www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/saturda...

📢 Job opportunity - Learning Coordinator We're looking to appoint an enthusiastic educator to join our team for the Laing Art Gallery and the Shipley Art Gallery. Apply by 15 March 2026, full details ⬇️ www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Customer Service Officer, Art Galleries Permanent, part time Apply by 11 March 2026 ⭐️ Customer Service Assistants Casual and Seasonal posts Apply by 12 March 2026 More information and how to apply ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

Stat - visits to South Shields Museum & Art Gallery are up 31% since the opening of The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour - Monet: In the Presence of Nature. Continues until 25 March 2026. Will you be visiting?

'Challenging' roof repairs to city museum begin via BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @northeastmuseums.bsky.social

'Challenging' roof repairs to Newcastle's Discovery Museum begin

Work to restore Newcastle's Discovery Museum is expected to be complete by spring next year.

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Applications are open now until Monday 2nd March. Apply here on the @northeastmuseums.bsky.social Museums website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/learn/chris-... Winners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on 26th March. Watch Martin's video message on YouTube: youtu.be/HXI-LshYz8Q?...

Chris Drinkwater Creative Health Awards

YouTube video by TIN Arts

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NEWS - Roof restoration work begins on Grade II listed Blandford House, home to Discovery Museum www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/roof-re...

NORTH EAST MUSEUMS’ DIRECTOR JOINS OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHINA VISIT @keithmerrin.bsky.social has joined a delegation including the PM, the SoS for Business and Trade, and leading UK businesses and cultural organisations on a visit to China to discuss cultural and economic ties...

Very welcome annoucement for the sector. Recognises the economic impact of cultural venues in our towns and cities, but also our work to reach everyone in communities, inspire young people and improve lives. www.gov.uk/government/n... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more

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Great to bring Monet from The National Gallery to South Shields! @northeastmuseums.bsky.social