Community Learning Producer

WALLACE COLLECTION; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Community Learning Producer to develop inclusive learning programmes for underrepresented audiences. This role focuses on engaging older adults at risk of isolation and adults living with dementia, ensuring high-quality delivery of community engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in the cultural sector and strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse community groups. The position offers a chance to foster creativity and outreach in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the cultural learning sector.
• Experience with freelance educators and artists.
• Knowledge of learning pedagogy for engaging diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily delivery of community engagement programmes.
• Deliver outreach programmes to engage older adults.
• Produce onsite engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate sessions with Learning Assistants and freelancers.
• Report and evaluate community programme effectiveness.

Skills

Experience with underrepresented audiences

Creative programme development

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in teaching or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office365

Zoom

Job description

Role Summary

Community Learning Producer

The Community Learning Producer develops creative and inclusive learning programmes that enable participation for hard-to-reach and underrepresented audiences, with particular focus on older adults at risk of isolation and adults living with dementia. The role manages programme development and implementation digitally, onsite, and through extensive outreach in the community.

The role reports to the Adult Learning and Content Producer.

Role Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Collection’s community engagement programmes, ensuring they are of the highest quality, that they are fully accessible, and that they meet objectives for audiences, as well as funder and internal KPIs.
• Deliver the Collection’s Out of the Frame outreach programme to engage older adults at risk of social isolation and adults living with dementia, in a range of settings including care homes, day centres, memory cafes and community centres.
• Produce opportunities for older adults at risk of social isolation, and adults living with dementia and their carers, to engage with the collection onsite through relaxed openings and creative and social activities.
• Implement community programmes digitally, onsite and through outreach, ensuring effective planning and delivery, and safe practice at all times.
• Develop effective working relationships with Learning Assistants, freelance educators, artists and writers to secure the most creative and accessible session content and delivery.
• Manage the delivery of all live sessions, including coordinating Learning Assistants and freelancers to host sessions online, set up sessions onsite, and deliver outreach sessions across London.
• Foster strong relationships with relevant charities and community organisations to grow participation; regularly consult with audience networks to develop and enhance programme content.
• Ensure effective programme reporting, administration and data recording, and evaluation; troubleshoot and proactively respond to feedback to improve the offer.
• Ensure efficient budgetary spend and accurate record keeping.
• Work with Marketing colleagues and the Head of Learning to promote community programmes through the website, regular newsletters and other promotional channels.
• Ensure proactive compliance with the Collection’s Safeguarding and H&S policies, including carrying out risk assessments and producing Method Statements.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by the Collection; be flexible with availability outside normal working hours when required.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of working in the cultural learning sector, preferably with hard-to-teach and/or underrepresented audiences.
• Experience of working effectively with freelance educators, artists and writers to produce creative, ambitious and accessible learning programmes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant learning pedagogy and of best practice for engaging hard-to-reach groups with cultural collections.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity towards the differing needs of community audiences; knowledge of current accessibility legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to communicate clearly and effectively through direct delivery of learning content.
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to plan effectively and manage competing priorities successfully.
• Ability to problem-solve and work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Good knowledge of administrative packages including CRMs, Microsoft Office365 and Zoom.

Desirable:

• A degree in teaching, Art History, Fine Art or a field related to the Wallace Collection is desirable but not essential; equivalent work experience is relevant.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed by midnight 08/02/2026. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place on week commencing 09/02/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: As soon as possible

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.