Learning Coordinator - Goodwood Art Foundation - Chichester

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodwood Art Foundation seeks a proactive Learning Coordinator to help deliver an engaging education program for schools, focusing on art and nature. This role supports bookings, coordinates visits, and contributes to creative tours and workshops, ensuring memorable experiences for young learners in a stunning setting.

Benefits

Supportive and creative working environment

Ongoing professional development and training

Opportunity to work in a stunning natural and cultural landscape

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Interest in the arts and environmental education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bookings and respond to school enquiries.
• Support delivery of school visits and creative workshops.
• Maintain efficient administrative systems including calendars.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Detail-focused

Friendly

Great communicator

Passionate about art

Adaptable

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about art, education, and the environment?
Join us at the Goodwood Art Foundation, a brand-new not-for-profit Community Interest Company, where creativity, nature, and learning come together in a world-class setting. Spearheaded by The Duke of Richmond and located on the beautiful Goodwood Estate, our mission is to inspire people of all ages through contemporary art, environmental engagement, and transformative learning experiences.

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Learning Co-ordinator (Schools)to play a vital role in delivering our schools education programme. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the early stages of an innovative initiative that works with artists, educators, and landscape designers at the forefront of their fields.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of Learning, you will be the first point of contact for schools and education partners. From managing bookings and coordinating visits, to supporting hands-on creative sessions, your contribution will help young people access exceptional learning experiences in a one-of-a-kind setting. You will be at the heart of our efforts to build meaningful relationships with schools-especially those most in need of support- and ensure that every visit runs smoothly and memorably.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate bookings and respond to school enquiries
• Maintain an efficient administrative system including calendars, databases, and reports
• Support the delivery of school visits and provide a warm welcome to educational groups
• Assist in delivering creative tours and workshops
• Help manage the Learning Hub studio space, materials, and scheduling
• Work with the Head of Learning to coordinate freelance artist educators and volunteers
• Contribute to wider family and community programmes
• Provide operational and ad-hoc project support across the Learning team

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised, reliable, and detail-focused
• Friendly, approachable, and a great communicator
• Passionate about art, education, and connecting young people with nature
• Able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interest in the arts and environmental education
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Valid driving licence and access to transport (due to rural location)

Desirable

• Experience in an arts education, cultural or heritage setting
• Knowledge of children’s wellbeing and inclusive learning practices
• Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety procedures

What We Offer

• A supportive and creative working environment
• The chance to contribute to an exciting new organisation with global ambition
• The opportunity to work in a stunning natural and cultural landscape
• Ongoing professional development and training

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and must adhere to safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Interviews will take place on Monday 21st and Thursday 24th July 2025.