Job Description

Communications Manager (Museums) | 8100 | fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 31 March 2027 | 37 hours per week | 36,124 to 37,938 per annum | Grade I | Norwich

Norfolk Museums Service is seeking to appoint a Communications Manager to lead on media engagement, public relations and stakeholder advocacy across our ten museums.



This is an exciting time to join our service as we approach the completion of a major capital project to transform the Norman Keep within Norwich Castle and the opening of the new Gallery of Medieval Life: A British Museum Partnership.



This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the UKs most significant cultural moments in 2025.



As Communications Manager, you will lead on media relations, maximise PR opportunities, and plan high-profile opening events.



You will have a proven track record of effective communications work, event planning abilities, and sound working knowledge of local, regional and national media, including specialist arts and heritage press.



For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jo Warr, Head of Development on 01603 493665.



Before you apply, we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 05 May 2025

All other applicants closing date: 08 May 2025

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.