We held our annual conference on 13 March 2025 at the Guildhall, York and throughout the day heard a range of lightning talks from colleagues from across the north of England. You can see many of the presentations now!
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The Emergency Planning Online Course, delivered by Harwell Document Restoration Services over two half-day sessions, is designed to support your museum to develop an effective emergency plan. Session 1: Tuesday 1 April, 10am-12.30pm The first session will focus on: Effective incident response for water damage incidents, including risk assessment and containment Dealing with fire situations, […]
The Annual Museum Survey provides a comprehensive report on the operating context of museums in England. The 2024 findings highlight the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis, changing markets and the resulting pressures placed on these institutions. Head of Museum Development North, Michael Turnpenny will summarise the 2024 results and explore how you can use […]
This session is for you if you are interested in: – creating a plan to reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint, – finding ways to prioritise and embed this work across your museum. There will be a lightening talk from Md Fahim Azraf Khan, Environmental Manager at London Transport Museum. Fahim will share how Carbon Literacy […]
Bradford Museums and Galleries is seeking a Learning and Outreach Manager. The main responsibilities of this role: • Lead the Museum service’s Learning Team to deliver the strategic vision for Bradford Museums and Galleries Service • Collaborate with partners in Bradford district to use its collections, stories and sites for informal and formal learning, engagement and placemaking. […]
The governing body of Carlisle Cathedral is looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced HR Officer to join the team. The successful candidate will be key to the volunteer operations of the Cathedral, including sourcing, safely recruiting and vetting volunteers, managing and administering all related matters, providing advice, support and guidance for volunteers and staff […]
Carlisle Cathedral is looking to appoint an energetic and experienced Visitor Experience Manager. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the visitor experience, adopting a “visitor first” approach which builds on the ancient traditions of monastic hospitality, Reporting to the Canon Warden, the role has direct line management of the Learning and Volunteer Officer, […]