Learning and Engagement Officer

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bath & North East Somerset Council's Fashion Museum is seeking a Learning & Engagement Officer (Communities & Families) on a fixed-term basis to help shape the museum's growing programme of community engagement activities.

Working with the Learning & Engagement Lead, you will develop and deliver inspiring projects and events that place communities at the heart of the museum's work, reaching diverse audiences and breaking down barriers to participation.

Formación

• Experience of working with community organisations within a museum, gallery, cultural organisation, visitor attraction or related setting.
• Track record of planning and delivering engaging activities for diverse audiences, particularly families and community groups.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, participation and reducing barriers to engagement.
• An understanding of the role museums can play in supporting wellbeing, creativity and social connection.
• An interest in fashion, design, creativity or cultural heritage.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver inspiring projects, events and activities that place communities at the heart of the Museum's work.
• Engage people who may face barriers to accessing cultural experiences, ensuring the Museum is welcoming and accessible.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners across Bath and North East Somerset, co-creating programmes.
• Contribute to the Museum's civic mission to serve and reflect the communities around it.

Conocimientos

Community partnerships

Relationship building

Communication skills

Inclusion and participation

Understanding of museums' social role

Interest in fashion/design/cultural

Descripción del empleo

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

About the Team

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Learning & Engagement Officer (Communities & Families) to join our team on a fixed-term basis and help shape the Museum's growing programme of community engagement activities.

About the Role

Working closely with the Learning & Engagement Lead, you will develop and deliver inspiring projects, events and activities that place communities at the heart of the Museum's work. A key focus of the role will be engaging people who may face barriers to accessing and participating in cultural experiences, helping to ensure the Museum is welcoming, relevant and accessible to all.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with community partners across Bath and North East Somerset, co-creating programmes that foster inclusion, participation and meaningful social impact.

This role is central to the Museum's commitment to being a civic institution that serves and reflects the communities around it.

About You

You will have:

• Experience of working with community organisations within a museum, gallery, cultural organisation, visitor attraction or related setting.
• A track record of planning and delivering engaging activities for diverse audiences, particularly families and community groups.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, participation and reducing barriers to engagement.
• An understanding of the role museums can play in supporting wellbeing, creativity and social connection.
• An interest in fashion, design, creativity or cultural heritage.

Most importantly, you will be enthusiastic about creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to connect with the Fashion Museum and contribute to its future.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, with time divided between:

• The Fashion Museum team office in Bath
• Community settings across Bath & North East Somerset
• Home working

Some evening and weekend working may be required to support programme delivery.

This opportunity is fixed-term position until 26th February 2027.

Interview date: 16/11/2026

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.