This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team at Epping Forest District Museum to help us to deliver our community focused service.

The Community Engagement Officer is responsible to the Museum Manager for developing and delivering a comprehensive programme of community engagement and events. Working closely with the wider Museum team, the Community Engagement Officer will build meaningful partnerships with local communities and community organisations across the district. The role will focus on extending the Museum’s reach, engaging new audiences, and supporting participation from non‑traditional and hard‑to‑reach users.

Job title: Community Engagement Officer

Employer: Epping Forest District Museum CIO

Reporting to: Museum Manager

Responsible for: Volunteer teams and project workers

Salary: £17,000 pa

Hours worked: 21 hours per week (8.30 am to 5pm over two days with 6 hours to be worked flexibility to accommodate responsibilities of role)

Contract: Permanent part-time post

Located in an historic building in the centre of Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest Museum holds important local history, archaeology, ethnography and fine art collections with recently upgraded displays and public facilities. The Museum has a strong reputation and profile in the area, operating to a high standard of service through a lively programme of events and exhibitions.

For a recruitment pack or if you would like to have an informal chat about this post, please contact Ian Channell- idchannell@efdmuseum.org.uk

Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Interviews will be held at Epping Forest District Museum in June 2026