Join Our Team - Learning and Engagement Officer
Purpose of Job
As one of a small team of Learning and Engagement Officers, this role will contribute to the delivery and development of our growing creative education programme. The role will maximise the potential of our historic entertainment venues to provide exceptional and inspiring learning experiences for children and young people.
The role will build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, universities, community groups and other city-wide partners, developing opportunities for young people to explore their own creativity, develop skills, learn more about the creative industries and have fun.
Working alongside our Front of House, Technical, and Communication Teams and creative freelancers, the role will develop and deliver consistently high-quality learning experiences, both at our venues and in community and education settings.
The role will be a passionate champion for young people and be adept at creating safe and accessible environments in which they can thrive.
Inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of everything we do. As we strive to broaden the reach of our work, we are growing our offer for SEND young people and planning to develop further work with groups who would usually face barriers to engaging with the arts and culture. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, or experience of working with groups including refugees and asylum-seekers, young people with SEND and those from the global majority.
About You
A people-person with a pro-active and forward-thinking attitude; an advocate for young people and passionate about addressing barriers to creative participation.
Flexible in your approach, you can bring subjects to life in a way that is relevant and engaging. You are confident at delivering creative workshops, developed through experience in a range of settings; you enjoy the challenge of working in new ways and with new participants.
With knowledge of school and education priorities, you understand how engagement with the arts and culture can support young people to thrive, whilst in education and beyond. You have knowledge of the creative and cultural industries with an awareness of local networks and are adept at fostering excellent partnerships with schools, colleges and other external organisations.
Highly organised, you are confident at making informed decisions whilst communicating effectively with the team, contributing to the growth and success of the Learning and Engagement Programme.
For full details of the role please see the job description.
*Leeds Heritage Theatres is committed to promoting the safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.
About us
Leeds Heritage Theatres is a registered charity united by a single cause; to bring people together, create the extraordinary and provide a positive environment in which to entertain and educate.
Our three venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and the Hyde Park Picture House – collectively present the very best in live performance, music, comedy and film; drawing audiences of around 350,000 a year from the Leeds city region and beyond.
We’re proud of who we are and what we do. With our combined, unique skills, we make a real difference. We inspire one another. We become stronger. Everyone is welcome to share in this labour of love.
Salary and Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, 16hrs a week
Responsible to: Learning and Engagement Manager
Salary: £26,334.7, pro rata
Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays, pro rata
Benefits
- Generous average salary pension scheme, plus health and sickness benefits
- Regular staff offers and discounts for our venues and local businesses
- Free to use Employee Assistance Programme that supports your health and wellbeing
- Personnel investment and training
- Flexible working, including home working where suitable
Probation Period: Six months
Notice Period: One month, on completion of probationary period
Hours: 16 Hours a week
Days/Hours to be agreed on offer of employment. We encourage flexible working, including home working where suitable, and are happy to consider different options for the successful candidate to split their working hours over two or three days.
Some occasional evening and weekend working may be required. Notice will be given, and time can be taken back in lieu.
To apply
Please submit your CV together with a cover letter (maximum of 800 words) to humanresources@leedsheritagetheatres.com with the title of the role you are applying for as the email subject. Please direct any questions to this email address.
We also require you to complete and attach with your application a Disclosure Declaration Form which can be downloaded by clicking on this link. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Mon 18 November (midday).
Learning and Engagement Officer job description
Our organisation is actively seeking applications from people from the global majority and those with a disability.
We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.