Head of Learning

Royal Collection Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cultural institution in London is seeking a Head of Learning to lead learning experiences for diverse audiences. The candidate will develop innovative strategies and manage a multi-disciplinary team. Benefits include generous annual leave, a strong pension plan, and flexible working options. Join a supportive network dedicated to educational excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30

15% employer pension contribution

Complimentary lunch on-site

20% off at Royal Collection Trust Shops

Complimentary admission tickets

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading and delivering effective learning strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders.
• Up-to-date knowledge of compliance in learning activities, including safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver learning experiences for diverse audiences.
• Develop and implement the Learning vision aligned with the organisation’s aims.
• Drive the creation of a digital learning framework to enhance online reach.

Job description

Overview

Salary / Fee: From £60,000 to £60,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

It’s bringing audiences closer to a fascinating past. It’s finding welcoming and inclusive ways for everyone to enjoy the Royal Collection, wherever they are. And it’s creating world-class experiences that involve and inspire people. This is what makes working for Royal Collection Trust so different.

Unique in both quality and diversity, the Royal Collection has a fascinating history, and our Learning Section is responsible for sharing its stories with the broadest possible audiences.

Responsibilities

• As Head of Learning, lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver an innovative programme of learning experiences for a wide variety of audiences of all ages.
• Provide strategic and creative leadership to develop and implement the Learning vision in line with the organisation’s charitable aims and support for audience development.
• Develop and implement Royal Collection Trust’s learning strategy aligned with audience development goals and the charity’s wider strategy.
• Shape strategy, oversee world-class programming and measure impact at every touchpoint.
• Lead planning and delivery of inclusive site-based learning programmes for diverse audiences.
• Drive the creation and execution of a digital learning framework to extend the Collection’s reach online.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Exhibitions, Curatorial, Visitor Services, and Commercial Development to enhance engagement and secure external funding.
• Effectively manage budget and delivery to ensure we stay within established KPI’s.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, accessibility, health and safety, and relevant sector legislation.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 16, encouraging an inclusive culture and championing learning across the Trust.

About you

• You have proven experience of leading and delivering effective learning strategies with a clear vision.
• You’re a compassionate leader who inspires professional teams, fosters inclusivity, and builds a culture of excellence.
• With strong interpersonal skills, you communicate confidently and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels.
• An agile problem-solver with negotiating and influencing skills, you encourage collaboration to overcome challenges and inspire progress.
• An up-to-date knowledge of compliance across all areas of learning activity, including safeguarding, will be essential.
• As an expert in your field, you find value in utilising a broad network of external industry colleagues to enrich programmes and partnerships.
• Above all, you’ll have a user focus in all you do, which will be the driving force in developing our programming, widening our learning offer and attracting new audiences.

Benefits

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us. Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day. Flexible and hybrid working varies across different roles, and we’ll discuss the options available to you that will suit both your job requirements and individual preferences. We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.

Find out more about the full range of benefits available to our employees here.

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