Learning Engagement Officer

Instagram; Tudhoe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working (home and office)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

County Durham Council is seeking an experienced Learning Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality cultural learning services on a maternity cover basis. You will work across the Culture Service, managing a broad learning programme and collaborating with schools, children’s services and communities to grow access to culture.

The role requires strong partnership skills, staff leadership, budget oversight and a proactive, flexible approach, including occasional

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience with ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the internal and external lead for cultural learning activities across the Culture Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Flexible working

Travel readiness

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Learning Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality cultural learning services. This is a temporary, position to cover a period of maternity leave, offering an exciting opportunity to drive impactful educational and cultural initiatives., We are seeking an experienced and motivated Learning Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality cultural learning services. Working across the Council's diverse cultural portfolio, you will manage a comprehensive learning programme that supports engagement, education and audience development. You will collaborate closely with colleagues, partners, education providers and communities to ensure learning activities are inclusive, inspiring and aligned with local and national priorities. This is a key leadership role for someone with a passion for cultural education, strong partnership skills and experience of managing people, projects and programmes. You'll be joining a committed and creative team dedicated to expanding access to culture, lifelong learning and educational engagement across County Durham. We offer flexible working, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact through culture and learning.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the internal and external lead for cultural learning activities across the Culture Service
• Leading the development and operational delivery of a high-quality cultural learning programme
• Developing strong partnerships with schools, children's services, teachers and education professionals to increase access for children and young people
• Building and maintaining relationships across the cultural, education and creative sectors
• Leading engagement projects, activities, events, exhibitions and interpretation for educational audiences
• Managing staff, including recruitment, supervision, training, performance and development
• Managing allocated budgets, income targets and learning resources
• Supporting the identification of funding opportunities in collaboration with commissioning colleagues
• Producing reports, monitoring performance and evaluating impact using appropriate frameworks
• Ensuring health, safety and safeguarding requirements are met across learning activities
• Promoting excellent customer service, equality, diversity and continuous improvement
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience, with evidence of continuing professional development
• Significant experience developing and delivering learning provision within a cultural, heritage or visitor attraction setting
• Experience of leading teams, managing change and delivering projects to agreed priorities
• Strong understanding of cultural education and relevant national agendas
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum and learning across different settings
• Proven experience of partnership working and budget management
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills
• A creative, confident and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and occasional overnight stays

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure and have the ability to travel across the County and North East as required to deliver learning sessions, attend meetings, events, or training sessions.

• We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.