Part-Time Museum Learning Officer

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Flexible working opportunities

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council in Reading is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Learning Officer to join the Museum’s collection and learning team. You will help deliver high-quality educational experiences for schools, community groups and visitors, and work with volunteers to keep learning programmes thriving.

The role includes supporting learning sessions, resource access for schools, data collection and marketing activities, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a museum, heritage, learning or education environment.
• Experience delivering activities, workshops or learning opportunities for children, young people and adults.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities with great attention to detail.
• Confidence using databases, Microsoft Office applications and social media platforms.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners.
• A creative approach and the ability to make learning accessible and engaging.
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the learning team's day-to-day operation including learning sessions, tours, activities, loan boxes and memory boxes.
• Assisting with customer enquiries and bookings using computerised booking systems.
• Helping collect and record performance data, statistics and service evaluations.
• Assisting with the recruitment, coordination and supervision of volunteers.
• Supporting schools and teachers in accessing and using museum learning resources.
• Contributing to the development of new learning opportunities and widening access to our collections.
• Supporting marketing and promotion through social media, digital learning platforms and the Museum blog.
• Assisting with budgeting, income monitoring and administrative processes.
• Supporting events, outreach activities and partnership opportunities across the community.

Skills

Museum experience

Learning delivery

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office & social media

Team collaboration

Creative learning

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Social media

Job description

Reading Borough Council in Reading is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Learning Officer to join the Museum’s collection and learning team. You will help deliver high-quality educational experiences for schools, community groups and visitors, and work with volunteers to keep learning programmes thriving.

The role includes supporting learning sessions, resource access for schools, data collection and marketing activities, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.