Learning & Community Development Officer, Lapworth Museum of Geology

Salary/Fee Starting salary normally £25,769 - £28,143, potential progression once in post to £31,656
Type Full-time, 3 year contract with possibility of extension
Closing Date Thursday 5 May 2016

Learning & Community Development Officer
(post number: 517783)

Job purpose

To use the museum's collections and exhibitions to support the development, delivery and promotion of innovative and inspirational learning and participation opportunities for a wide range of formal and informal learners as set out in the Lapworth Museum Activity Plan.

To work with the line manager, the University Outreach teams and the other University cultural assets to develop key markets, and deliver learning both onsite and as outreach.

This includes overseeing the development of the talks, events and activities programmes along with developing education activities, devising and promoting a broader outreach programme with formal and informal learners, including community groups, and providing INSET training for teachers.

In addition, the post holder will support the growth of volunteers, and assist with the creation of in-house and external temporary exhibitions.

The position will be subject to a DBS check.

The post holder would be required to be willing to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required, on and off-site.

The post holder will also be required to travel offsite with regards to outreach work.

This post is funded initially for the first two years by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Person Specification

- A relevant qualification at degree level in a related discipline (geology/environmental/museums/education) or equivalent professional qualification and/or significant experience in a related discipline.

- Experience of developing strategies, policies and action plans for learning and community engagement.

- Experience of planning and delivering training and education programmes and developing learning resources and interpretation material.

- Experience of undertaking community consultation and engagement activities.

- Experience of training staff and volunteers.

- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of groups and organisations.

- The ability to organise and manage time, and can prioritise time when faced with conflicting demands.

- Competence in using IT and Microsoft Office products.

- Significant and demonstrable experience gained in museum/learning environment and or/using nature environments/museums in teaching.

- Involvement in networks and evidence of working with stakeholder and user groups, including local communities.

- Ability and expertise in applying for and securing external funding and sponsorship for education projects.

- Working knowledge of marketing and promotion techniques.

- Knowledge of current good practice and policy within the education/museums/learning sectors.

- Awareness of issues relating to access, social inclusion, cultural diversity and disability.

- Understanding of the Health and Safety issues and risk assessment procedures associated with working with young people, volunteers and the local community.

- Project Management - including development of work programmes, managing budgets and monitoring progress.

- The ability to work independently or as part of a team.

- Interest in Geology/Nature Conservation/Heritage.

- Self-motivated and able to work un-supervised.

To apply

Apply through the University of Birmingham online Jobs portal (for Job Number 51783) at
https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTAzMjUyMSZvd...

For further information contact
Jon Clatworthy, Director, Lapworth Museum of Geology
J.C.Clatworthy@bham.ac.uk