Cultural Education and Engagement Officer

Medirest Signature; South Ribble; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Cultural Education and Engagement Officer, where you will develop innovative programs to engage communities with their heritage. This full-time role allows you to work across various iconic sites, ensuring culture is accessible to all through exciting activities and partnerships.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid/agile working from day one

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cashback website access

Volunteering days

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in cultural engagement, education, or public-facing roles.
• Ability to lead group sessions and organize events.
• Understanding of creative approaches to cultural learning.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering creative engagement programs.
• Leading group visits and workshops to attract diverse audiences.
• Managing educational budgets and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Cultural engagement

Education

Event organization

Customer service

Job description

Role:Cultural Education and Engagement Officer

Location: Chorley and South Ribble

Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent

Salary: 30,559 - 32,654

Closing Date: 20 July 2025

Are you passionate about making culture and heritage accessible, engaging, and inspiring for all? Chorley and South Ribble Councils are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Cultural Education and Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of innovative educational and engagement programmes across our boroughs.

Working across iconic sites such as Astley Hall, Worden Hall, and South Ribble Museum, you'll play a key role in connecting communities with their local heritage through exciting activities, events, and partnerships.

What you'll be getting up to

• Designing and delivering creative engagement and education programmes that bring local culture and heritage to life.
• Leading group visits, workshops, and open sessions to attract new and diverse audiences.
• Supporting the implementation of the councils' Cultural Strategies.
• Building partnerships with schools, community groups, artists, and volunteers.
• Helping to develop an artists' network and supporting cultural events.
• Managing educational budgets and ensuring compliance with health and safety and GDPR regulations.
• Working flexibly across locations and occasionally outside normal hours.

Who we're looking for

• Someone with experience in cultural engagement, education, or public-facing roles.
• A proven ability to lead group sessions and organise events or activities.
• An enthusiastic, customer focused team player with an understanding of creative approaches to cultural learning and engagement.
• A motivated individual with knowledge of school curriculum topics and relevant legislation.

Other requirements

• This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid/agile working from day one
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking
  

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.