Public Programme Producer

Job Overview

Do you want to play a key role in delivering amazing cultural activity in one of the most important regional museums in the UK?

Join the dedicated Tullie team as the Public Programme Producer working on the delivery of the Activity Plan for Breaking Down Barriers - Phase 3 of Project Tullie, the museum’s major capital development programme which celebrates our roots as Carlisle’s centre for learning and creativity and reimagines them for 21st century audiences.

This fixed-term post will play a leading role in the development and coordination of events and activities surrounding the development of the ‘Active Gallery’, a major new visitor experience within Phase 3. If you're a dynamic and enthusiastic project manager with great engagement skills and who thrives as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Working in close collaboration with colleagues across the Museum, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of this transformational project for Carlisle and Cumbria.

This role is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Purpose of the Role

Work with the Learning & Engagement, Curatorial and Visitor Experiences Teams and our fantastic volunteers to coordinate and deliver the Activity Plan that will help bring our brand-new gallery to life – the innovative new space will bring 100,000 more artefacts out of stores and into public galleries, in response to audience demand to access more of our collections.

The role will have a specific focus on:

• Coordinating and delivering on-gallery events that enhance the visitor experience
• Piloting commercial events and activities inspired by the collections and new spaces which generate income for the Museums
• Lead on the coordination and delivery of major cross-departmental events and programmes including city-wide festivals and the Tullie ‘After Hours’ programme
• Lead on the planning and delivery of public programming within the Project Tullie Phase 3 ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ Activity Plan, with a particular focus on:

Application Process

If you are inspired by the role and would like to apply for the position, please visit our website for more details and send your CV and a covering statement (of no more than 500 words), detailing any relevant skills and experience, and what interests you about this role to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026.

Candidates invited to interview will be notified by Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 November 2026 in person at Tullie.

If you have any further questions, please contact HR on [email protected]

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Act as a champion for the Activity Plan within the organisation and ensure that the plan is delivered in alignment with the Audience Development plan, Tullie Manifesto and Vision.
• Lead on the delivery of income generating activities that add value to paid visits and/or generate additional ticketed income (the ‘Visitor Experience & Events strand of the Activity Plan).
• Lead cross-departmental teams to support the delivery of major cross-site events including festivals and city centre activities
• Pilot and deliver ‘out of hours’ events programming that deliver on the Audience Development Plan and Tullie vision priorities of ‘creativity’ and ‘wellbeing’.
• Provide cross-departmental leadership in the development and delivery of commercially focussed activities that enhance visitor experience and align with the Audience Development Plan and Tullie’s Manifesto and Vision.
• Work with the Volunteer Manager to deliver a programme of training for volunteers in support of the delivery of events and engagement activity.
• Support the Learning & Engagement team to develop on gallery learning opportunities.
• Play a leading role in the evaluation of the Activity Plan following delivery requirements within the ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ Evaluation Plan
• Provide timely and consistent information for reporting to funders and stakeholders.
• Actively champion principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and be a proactive member of the Museum’s cross-departmental EDI Team.
• Build and develop strong working relationships with external partners and creative practitioners, exhibitors, and museum staff in order to strengthen partnerships and deliver collaborative projects that widen access to the museum’s collections and resources.
• Manage the budget for relevant strands of the Activity Plan including maintaining accurate financial spreadsheets and raising purchase orders.
• General procurement of supplies, sourcing quotations when required and monitoring use of resources, being mindful of aims to reduce the organisation's carbon footprint and environmental impact.
• Assist with the promotion of the programme and to work in conjunction with colleagues to ensure that website and social media sites are maintained and kept up-to-date.
• Undertake any other such duties, commensurate with the scale and nature of the post, as may be required.

Mandatory for all staff. Take care of your personal health and safety and that of others and report any health and safety concerns. Ensure proactive compliance with H&S policies, including risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work.

Please Note. This job description is not exhaustive, and amendments and additions may be required in line with future changes in policy, regulation, or organisational requirements. It will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Pay: £31,569.00-£33,327.00 per year

Work Location: In person