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Salary37.5 hours per week, £37,000 to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus staff benefits
The Lowry is an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations. The Lowry is also a registered charity with a long-standing commitment to using creativity and culture to improve health and wellbeing, increase life chances and support the positive development of children, young people, families and local communities.
Learning and Engagement sits alongside our Theatres and Galleries programme as a strategic priority and a central pillar of The Lowry. We are proud of our sector leading programmes with young people, families and communities and the Head of the Learning & Engagement is instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of the strategy. The Head of L&E will connect with The Lowry’s wider artistic work and objectives, developing high quality, accessible and inclusive creative programmes with and for a diverse range of children, young people and communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Learning and Engagement to manage The Lowry’s Learning and Engagement team (L&E) in the successful delivery of the Learning & Engagement strategy, connecting with The Lowry’s wider artistic work and objectives. Developing creative programmes with and for a diverse range of children, young people and communities.
You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of The Lowry's youth and community work across Salford and the North West. Ensuring that all activities, projects and programmes delivered by the L&E team are high quality, upholding best practice, embedding co-creation and ensuring our work is reflective of our local communities.
This role is responsible for the management of the team, the departments operations and finances. You will have excellent communication and networking skills, experience of partnership working and a background in the arts sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the interests and needs of children, young people, families and local communities, supporting the effective delivery and evaluation of all L&E programmes.
Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building
- Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building
Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is Monday 18th March at 9am.
To be considered for the role, please apply through The Lowry's website: https://thelowry.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=a7041455-5d45-45ae-bf6b-43c0c1ba7bef
Interviews are provisionally planned for Wednesday 27th March, with a second round provisionally planned for Wednesday 10th April.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £37,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salford
Application deadline: 18/03/2024
