Education And Outreach Officer
Newry, Mourne & District CouncilMuseum, Downpatrick, DownPO1 SCP 29 - 32, £37,336 - £40,221 per annumPermanent
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application **
Job Summary
To support the Museum and Heritage Services Manager in providing a high-quality museum service, and to be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Museum Education Service for the benefit of the educational, voluntary, private and public sectors. The post holder will develop and implement Education and Access Policies in line with the requirements of Museum Accreditation. They will be responsible for directing staff and managing resources allocated for delivery of educational activities, events and projects. They will also develop and manage a range of cross-community events and activities aimed at enhancing the general public’s appreciation of culture, heritage, exhibitions and the Museum’s role in the community. This will include consulting with all museum users and developing a diverse range of learning opportunities and programmes for all ages and abilities, building new audiences and evaluating results.
Hours of work
36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.
Duration of Appointment
Permanent.
Work Pattern
Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday.
Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Location
Location is Down County Museum.
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Down County Museum, suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Salary
PO1 SCP 29 - 32, currently £37,336 - £40,221 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Job Summary
To support the Museum and Heritage Services Manager in providing a high-quality museum service, and to be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Museum Education Service for the benefit of the educational, voluntary, private and public sectors. The post holder will develop and implement Education and Access Policies in line with the requirements of Museum Accreditation. They will be responsible for directing staff and managing resources allocated for delivery of educational activities, events and projects. They will also develop and manage a range of cross-community events and activities aimed at enhancing the general public’s appreciation of culture, heritage, exhibitions and the Museum’s role in the community. This will include consulting with all museum users and developing a diverse range of learning opportunities and programmes for all ages and abilities, building new audiences and evaluating results.
Hours of work
36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.
Duration of Appointment
Permanent.
Work Pattern
Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday.
Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Location
Location is Down County Museum.
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Down County Museum, suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Salary
PO1 SCP 29 - 32, currently £37,336 - £40,221 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
The closing date for applications is Monday the 4th of November 2024
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