Learning & Engagement Program Lead

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority is seeking a senior professional to lead learning, interpretation, and public engagement initiatives at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The role focuses on developing educational programmes, workshops, lectures, and study trips to engage diverse audiences and support exhibition learning.

The incumbent will collaborate with schools, educators, sponsors, and cultural partners, and oversee project delivery within agreed budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• University degree required; postgraduate or master's preferred in education, art education, museum studies, conservation studies, history, arts and cultural management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience managing sizable teams in learning, interpretation, or public engagement programmes in art, culture, or education sectors.
• Proven track record collaborating with a wide range of partners (schools, community groups, scholars, conservators, art professionals, cultural organisations).
• Strong content development skills for educational programmes and resources.
• Knowledge of museum learning best practices, public engagement methods, and conservation practices; familiarity with online and on-site digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the team head and supervisors in implementing learning, interpretation, and public engagement strategies.
• Plan and organise learning programmes, workshops, lectures, study trips, and professional development for diverse audiences.
• Research and implement interpretive strategies to support exhibition development and conservation capacity-building, plus educational resources.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders, external arts & culture organisations, educational institutions, educators, sponsors, and partners.
• Prepare and compile reports, evaluate participants, and analyse data to measure outcomes and improve programmes.
• Support multiple projects to meet standards, budget, and timelines; perform duties as assigned by HKPM.

Skills

Leadership of large teams

Learning programme development

Public engagement

Bilingual communication (English &

Museum learning knowledge

Digital platforms familiarity

Education

Recognised university degree, postgraduate/master’s preferred

Job description

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority is seeking a senior professional to lead learning, interpretation, and public engagement initiatives at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The role focuses on developing educational programmes, workshops, lectures, and study trips to engage diverse audiences and support exhibition learning.

The incumbent will collaborate with schools, educators, sponsors, and cultural partners, and oversee project delivery within agreed budgets and timelines.