Learning Manager

A refreshed role, helping to develop and further build an ambitious learning programme unique to The Bowes Museum. You will design, strategically lead and co-deliver events, activities, long-term initiatives and one-off interventions that build curiosity in, improve access to, and forge connection with, the Museum’s collections, building and Parkland. Working closely with staff, partners and community members to co-create contributions to programming, your engagements will encourage thinking and action relevant to global, social and cultural concerns. The successful candidate will have a strong belief in the power of cultural learning, a passion for storytelling through collections and strong communication and interpretative skills. They will have experience of working with a variety of diverse audiences, co-producing events and activities, commissioning artists and working with people in civic settings.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Diversity within our workforce, programmes and approaches is crucial to our mission of being equitable, sustainable and relevant. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have been traditionally under-represented within the sector including those who identify as people of colour and/or people with disabilities.

Hours: 37 hours p/w

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £30, 900

Closing date: 1 February 2024, 12noon
Interview date: 14 February 2024

 For more information including a full Job profile, Job Specification, and introduction to The Bowes Museum and Learning Manager role from Vicky Sturrs, Director of Programmes and Collections, please visit https://www.videoask.com/f741d942x or https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/

To apply please send an up to date CV and Covering Letter to hr@thebowesmuseum.org.uk Your Covering Letter should refer to the essential criteria noted in the role profile’s Person Specification. Please tell us about how your specific skills and professional experiences meet the different competencies, qualities and experiences required and give examples.