Museums and Heritage Highland is seeking a Freelance Project Coordinator to support the delivery of an ambitious new pilot, Pathways to the Future, supported by Museums Galleries Scotland.
This two-year project brings together eight rural museums across the Highlands to test a new shared-services model designed to strengthen financial sustainability, reduce administrative burden and build long-term resilience.
Working across two regional clusters, the project embeds shared administrative support and commercial expertise within partner museums—freeing up leadership capacity and enabling organisations to focus on strategic growth, collections and community impact.
About the role
This is a coordination-focused role at the heart of a complex, multi-partner project. You’ll work closely with the Project Lead and partner museums to ensure that communication is clear, systems are aligned and delivery stays on track.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Coordinating project planning, timelines and workflows
Supporting communication across multiple organisations and staff roles
Tracking risks, progress and key milestones
Supporting reporting, evaluation and learning capture
About the project
Pathways to the Future responds to a critical challenge facing small, rural museums: limited capacity and increasing operational demands. By embedding shared expertise and fostering collaboration, the project aims to:
- Increase earned income across partner museums
Improve governance and financial systems
Reduce burnout and operational pressure
Build stronger, more confident leadership across the sector
The project is rooted in collaboration, with all partner museums actively shaping and testing the model together.
Role details
Freelance contract (2 years)
1 day per week (flexible, primarily remote)
Fee: £19,200
Start date: June 2026
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone highly organised, proactive and confident working across multiple partners. You’ll bring experience in project coordination, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complexity with clarity.
Experience in the heritage or cultural sector is welcome but not essential. This project is funded by Museums Galleries Scotland Pathfinder’s fund.