Learning and Engagement Officer for Museum of Watford

Watford Borough Council; Watford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Watford seeks a motivated teacher/facilitator to develop and deliver high-quality educational programmes for the redesigned Museum of Watford. The role includes designing learning activities, working with teams, and ensuring a vibrant museum experience for diverse audiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational roles and possess strong organisational and creative skills. This is a permanent, full-time position with an annual salary of £33,106 - £35,479.

Qualifications

• Motivated and experienced teacher/facilitator required.
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality learning programmes.
• Experience working in museums or with educational programmes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a variety of learning and engagement activities.
• Design the museum’s educational offer for schools.
• Recruit and train temporary staff and volunteers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Curiosity

Personability

Education

Experience in teaching or facilitation

Job description

Band 5, £33,106 - £35,479 per annum

Full-Time, Permanent

37 hours per week, some weekend and evening work anticipated (toil accrued).

About Watford Borough Council

Watford is a vibrant urban borough located in Southwest Hertfordshire, boasting excellent transport links with mainline connections to London. As the hub of a wider sub-region, Watford serves a population of approximately 500,000 people within a 20-minute travel radius.

Positioned within the London commuter belt, Watford benefits from the capital’s dynamic economic influence, contributing to a strong and resilient local economy.

The borough offers a unique blend of traditional market town charm and modern urban energy, big enough to be ambitious, yet small enough for individuals to make a real impact. Watford is also one of the few local authorities with a directly elected mayor, ensuring consistent leadership and a clear strategic vision.

Our values are more than just words, they are the foundation of our culture. Developed collaboratively by our team, they reflect the pride we take in our work, what drives us, and how we think, act, and engage with our community.

At a glance

• £1.4bn local investment happening - mix of public and private funding
• 5 major development and regeneration projects happening
• 3500 registered businesses
• Higher than average working age population
• Skilled workforce
• Affordable local housing market
• Home to many major international head offices

What we are looking for

A motivated and experienced teacher/facilitator to develop and deliver a high-quality programme of learning & engagement activities.

The Museum of Watford is in the process of being redesigned and moving to Watford Town Hall. This role will be responsible for bringing the new museum to life for a range of audiences through a vibrant, inclusive and innovative formal and informal learning offer. The post will work with the Public Programmes & Collections Manager and an Education Consultant to design the Museum’s core offer for schools and will be responsible for the administration and delivery of this programme. The successful candidate will design and deliver a rich programme of informal learning opportunities that contribute to the museum’s vision and bring our collection and galleries to life for a broad range of audiences. The post holder will be responsible for recruiting and training other temporary staff and volunteers as necessary.

We are seeking someone who is personable, organised, curious and creative, and who can design and deliver an exciting and successful programme.

About Our Redevelopment

Our Town Hall Quarter programme aims to revitalise the Museum of Watford as part of a wider flagship scheme to regenerate Watford town centre. But this project is about much more than physical regeneration: we aim to transform our Town Hall into the beating heart of our community, with a modern museum and community spaces at its core. Our bold, ambitious plan creates a cultural space to tell our stories, connect our communities and inspire our journeys ahead. Exhibits will combine treasures dating back to the Bronze Age with stories of the Windrush Generation and present-day icons. It’s about creating a space not just for storytelling, but one that sparks conversation and connection, with additional spaces for work and leisure. With the Museum of Watford in its new home, we’re reimagining what regeneration can really mean for communities, to breathe renewed energy and a sense of pride and purpose into the heart of our town, for everyone.

For more details on our plans, please visit our website.

The redevelopment is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

How to apply

We would love to hear from candidates inspired by this unique opportunity with the ambition, desire and experience to take our museum service and our organisational values forward.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Harriet Fink, Public Programmes &amp Collections Manager, via email.

Closing Date: 11:59 pm Monday 23rd February 2026

Interview Date: 12th March 2026

A basic Disclosure and DBS enhanced check (as applicable) will be carried out for this post.

At Watford Borough Council, we consider equality issues alongside other factors when making decisions as an employer of choice. We are committed to ensuring that we have effective policies, strategies, procedures, and processes and that we encourage behaviour which promotes equality, encourages diversity, and contributes to an inclusive organisational culture