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Funded by Arts Council England, Museum Development North enables strong, agile museums to contribute to the distinctive life, culture and identity of the North of England. Museum Development North is a partnership between York Museums Trust, the Manchester Museums Partnership, Cumbria Museum Consortium and North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) and builds on strong foundations of delivering regional museum development since 2012. Our team of experts provide advice, give support and create opportunities for museums to connect, collaborate and grow.

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How to Write a Carbon Reduction Plan, online with Historic England

How to Write a Carbon Reduction Plan has been designed to support organisations to build on their carbon footprint report to write a basic plan for carbon reduction whilst also engaging with staff, volunteers and visitors.  It is being offered as a pilot by Historic England only to museums in the North of England at this […]

3 September 2025

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Elevenses, Thursday 4 September, Exploring our Environmental Impact: The Environmental Quality Mark

The National Emergency Services Museum recently embarked on its application for an Environmental Quality Mark, fostering a new way of thinking while also sparking direct conversations around financial restraints and best practice. This ensured that, in addition to becoming as environmentally sustainable as possible, the museum was also financially sustainable as a self-funded, independent museum […]

4 September 2025

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A brief introduction to Documentation Planning

This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Documentation planning procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested procedure and briefly […]

9 September 2025

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Greater Manchester Police – Museum Curator

Greater Manchester Police is looking for an experienced and passionate curator to care for one of the largest collection of police and crime artefacts in the country. The curator will be creating a snapshot of key moments of GMP’s vast history to capture the imagination of visitors and providing excellent visitor experience. They will come […]

29 August 2025

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Crewe Town Council – Events and Culture Manager (Maternity)

Crewe Town Council is seeking an Events and Culture Manager (maternity post). The role will report directly in to the Town Clerk and be responsible for the Events Officer, contractors and volunteers. You will work closely with other officers including Communications, Public Services, Community, Heritage and Support Officer. Crewe Town council has a rich and […]

28 August 2025

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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery – Visitor Services Assistant

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is looking to appoint a friendly and reliable Visitor Services Assistant to join their team delivering outstanding visitor experiences at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery. Visitor Services Assistants ensure a warm welcome for all our visitors and the smooth day-to-day running of museum operations. You will need to be a […]

26 August 2025

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