Engagement & Content Producer

Location: History of Science Museum, Broad Street, OX1 3AZ

Hours: Full time (36.5 hours)

About the role

The History of Science Museum is looking for an Engagement & Content Producer to help create engaging digital and in-person experiences that connect audiences with the Museum’s collections, research, and public programme.

You will produce digital and printed content including social media, web pages, posters, museum trails, and event materials, while supporting the delivery and promotion of public events and audience engagement activities.

This is a permanent full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week (onsite in the office 5 days a week).

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to having access to restricted areas.

This role includes a moderate amount of activity, including lifting and moving items, so you must have a good level of fitness and be able to manage stairs.

About You

You will have experience creating engaging content across digital and print platforms, alongside strong communication and organisational skills.

You will be confident using design software such as Canva or Adobe packages and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

You will also have an interest in audience engagement and the cultural sector, with experience of digital communications, social media, or public-facing events being advantageous.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application (via the ‘Apply’ button above). Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Andrea Ruddock, Head of Public Engagement and Programming, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (andrea.ruddock@hsm.ox.ac.uk).  General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the GLAM Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 10 June 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 7 July 2026.

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