Head of Learning and Participation

WALLACE COLLECTION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent museum in Greater London is seeking a Head of Learning and Participation to lead the development of creative learning programmes. This role includes managing a team, chairing the EDI Working Group, and influencing strategic decisions for audience engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in inclusive programming and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing creative and inclusive learning programmes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Understanding of accessibility and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of learning programmes.
• Manage line management of Learning Producer / Coordinator staff.
• Chair the EDI Working Group.

Job description

Head of Learning and Participation

Role Summary

The Head of Learning and Participation leads the strategic development of creative and inclusive learning programmes to enable participation and diversify audiences. This includes universal, targeted and revenue-generating programmes onsite, online and in the community. They play a key role in driving the Collection’s commitment to accessibility and EDI; this includes and is not limited to implementing programmes for people who have additional needs, who are underrepresented in museum audiences or who may otherwise not have engaged with the Collection’s mainstream learning programmes before. They also chair the Collection’s EDI Working Group.

The Head of Learning and Participation will have line management responsibilities for six Learning Producer / Coordinator staff roles and a small team of Learning Assistants. They also manage the Collection’s relationship with a large pool of freelance practitioners and volunteers.

As a member of the Heads of Department leadership team at the museum, the Head of Learning has input into strategic museum decisions, particularly in regard to audience engagement. A productive and open relationship with the Collection’s other departments is vital.

The Wallace Collection is embarking on a transformative Masterplan to future-proof Hertford House (Grade II listed) and deepen engagemen...