Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

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Culture Knowsley develops high quality culture and events programmes, partnerships, projects and initiatives which support Council priorities and Knowsley’s cultural strategy.

The role will assist the Culture Development and Events Officer to develop a rich programme of exhibitions, workshops, volunteer opportunities and events for residents and visitors to Knowsley at Kirkby gallery and Prescot Museum.

Experience of working within the museum and gallery sector along with working with communities is essential. NVQ in a related field is required. 

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least 2 day’s per week.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: 

Tina Ball: Tina.Ball@Knowsley.gov.uk / 07867 641919

Sarah Craven: Sarah.Craven@Knowsley.gov.uk / 07920 531356

Closing Date: Friday, 8th May 2026 at 5:00pm 

Interview Date: 21st May 2026 

Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.