Learning and Participation Manager

The Lowry; Salford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary theatre tickets

Discounted theatre tickets

Free car parking

Paid day off for your birthday

Discounts at bars, restaurant and gift

Wellbeing Hub access and services

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Job summary

The Lowry in Salford is seeking a Learning and Participation Manager to lead the planning, delivery and advocacy of its learning and participation programmes for children, young people and families. You will coordinate multiple projects, ensure high-quality delivery and work with a wide range of partners.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication and the ability to manage stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, delivering and advocating learning programmes.
• Strong project management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and advocate Lowry's Learning and Participation programmes for children, young people and families.
• Coordinate multiple projects and ensure effective delivery and impact.
• Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders to support cultural education.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Learning and Participation Manager

permanent 37.5hpw (including some evenings and weekends when required), £32,703.06 - £35,179.10 per annum, plus staff benefits

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world's most exciting culture and media destinations.

Lowry has a really exciting opportunity to join our thriving Learning and Engagement team as a Learning and Participation Manager. This role will manage the planning, delivery and advocacy of Lowry's Learning and Participation programmes for children, young people and families. Promoting cultural education and accessible creative opportunities. We are looking for someone with strong project management skills who can manage multiple projects running simultaneously whilst ensuring effective delivery. The successful individual should be passionate about the purposes of this role and an excellent communicator, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes' walk from the Lowry building.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
• Access to Lowry's Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options - bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is 25th October 2026.

Interviews will take place 4th November 2026, please ensure your availability for this date.

We may decide to hold a second round interviews which will take place on 12th November 2026, please also ensure your availability for this date.

Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry - whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.