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Working with Museums in the North 

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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Upcoming events

Carbon Literacy Course

Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 4 November Part 2: Tuesday 11 November: 10:00-12:30 Part 3: Wednesday 12 November: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45 Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums About this event: Background Information Museum Development England, in partnership with Manchester Museum and The Carbon Literacy Project, has developed an online Museums’ Carbon […]

11 November 2025

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A brief introduction to Location and Movement Control

Please note – this session will start at 11.05 and end at 12.05 as it is Remembrance Day This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Location and movement control procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The […]

11 November 2025

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Collections Review

*Please note – this date was originally scheduled for 23 September* This online session delivered in partnership with Collections Trust will explore how and why museums might conduct collections reviews as part of responsible collections development practices, from deepening our understanding of collections to identifying gaps in the representation of perspectives or communities in collections. There […]

13 November 2025

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Tullie – Commercial Operations Manager

Tullie is seeking an inspiring and commercially minded Commercial Operations Manager to join their team. This is a key role that will shape how visitors experience Tullie, driving operational excellence and income growth across visitor experience, retail, and catering teams. You’ll lead and motivate a large front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service every day, ensuring […]

7 November 2025

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Wigan Council – Business Partner: Culture, Arts & Heritage

Wigan Council is seeking a Business Partner: Culture, Arts & Heritage. You will work alongside the Business Manager to oversee and develop all aspects of the service internally creating a holistic, varied and innovative service that enriches the borough, communities and residents, ensuring they add value and are cost effective. You will maximise funding opportunities […]

4 November 2025

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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre – Education Consultant

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is seeking to procure an Education Consultant/Consultancy as part of the Delivery Phase of their NHLF Synergy project. These services will comprise the development and evaluation of a new heritage education offer for schools, which coincides with the improvement of the gallery space in the Museum and complements Catalyst’s […]

4 November 2025

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