Head of Learning

Guardian Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization in the East Midlands is seeking a Head of Learning to lead the development and delivery of education programs. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in leadership and managing learning provisions while being committed to diversity and accessible education. This role will involve collaboration with various stakeholders and strategic oversight in funding and budgeting.

Qualifications

• At least five years proven ability to lead a team.
• Experience producing successful, innovative learning provision for at least five years.
• Experience managing multiple budgets and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of the learning offer across sites.
• Develop the formal education programme with learning managers.
• Consult with stakeholders to maintain and develop learning programmes.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Project management

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Networking ability

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Understanding of Public Legal Education or Associateship of the Museums Association

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of the learning offer across NJM’s sites and programmes, ensuring it delivers against NJM’s NPO activity plan and key priorities of the organisation.
• Develop the formal education programme with learning managers in line with government strategy and local and national need.
• Flexibly and dynamically respond to external factors that may affect delivery of the programmes.
• Develop and maintain partnership projects across all delivery areas with the support of learning managers.
• Devise strategies to use the collection, exhibition spaces and historic environment to meet the needs of existing and new diverse audiences.
• Consult and liaise with current and future partners and stakeholders to maintain and develop the learning programmes.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to identify funding opportunities, submitting applications independently and collaboratively.
• In conjunction with the Head of Finance, set and manage annual budgets and spend controls for National Justice Museum Learning.
• Prepare and provide quarterly statistical information, reports and data for the CEO and Board of Trustees.
• Support and guide the Marketing and Public Relations of the Museum’s Education activities.
• Act as an official spokesperson for National Justice Museum Learning with media and external bodies to raise the Museum’s profile.
• Co‑ordinate the National Justice Museum Performance Management Programme with learning teams.
• Ensure all programmes and learning activities are evaluated to demonstrate impact and aligned with local and national policy and agenda.
• Ensure National Justice Museum Education adheres to all legal requirements, including health and safety insurance, police checks and up‑to‑date certification.
• Recruit learning staff, handling advertisements, interviews and offer letters.
• Perform any other duties consistent with the level of the post.

Essential

• At least five years proven ability to lead a team.
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to produce learning programmes.
• Experience producing successful, innovative learning provision for no less than five years.
• Experience managing multiple budgets and financial management skills.
• Project management experience.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Value‑led and committed to diversity and access for all.
• Strong networking ability; able to develop and maintain external partnerships at all levels.
• Proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel frequently to London and Manchester.
• Knowledge of the cultural sector.

Desirable

• Understanding of Public Legal Education Post Graduation qualification and/or Associateship of the Museums Association (AMA).
• Experience managing activities across multiple venues.
• Experience working in the voluntary sector.
• Experience working with Government Agencies and Local Authorities.
• Understanding of commissioning by statutory bodies.
• Proven success in fundraising.

For More Information And The Job Pack Please See https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/jobs/job-description-head-of-learning