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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

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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Carbon Literacy Course

Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 9 September Part 2: Tuesday 16 September: 10:00-12:30 Part 3: Thursday 18 September: 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 […]

16 September 2025

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Canal & River Trust – National Museum Collections Manager

Canal & River Trust is currently seeking a National Collections Manager who will: Be responsible for safeguarding the Trust ‘s collection of artefacts for users and future users to enjoy. The collection is held at Trust’s three museums at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester and Stoke Bruerne, with large off-site stores at Ellesmere Port and Gloucester. Balance high standards of care […]

4 September 2025

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University of Liverpool Libraries, Museums and Galleries – Various Roles

The University of Liverpool Libraries, Museums and Galleries is seeking applications for a number of roles: Head of Collection Stewardship and Research (maternity cover) – closing date 16 September Head of Exhibitions and Public Programming – closing date 17 September Art and Exhibitions Curator – closing date 17 September

3 September 2025

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Tullie -Executive Assistant

Tullie is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant who will perform a pivotal role in delivering professional administrative support of the Director and the Trust Board. The postholder will be required to provide highly efficient and accurate information and advice, manage complex diaries, assist with events, and nurture important external relationships. The post will work […]

3 September 2025

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