Learning And Engagement Officer

Various contracts available.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post:

Learning and Engagement Officer

Reporting to:

Operations Manager

Job Purpose:

Job Purpose: Responsible for designing and implementing an education plan for The Great Tapestry of Scotland designed to bring out the full learning potential of the Tapestry and the stories associated with it both the human aspect and the historical aspect. Responsibilities: 1. Write and deliver an education plan for The Great Tapestry of Scotland, including learning resources, exhibitions, events and workshops. 2. Raise awareness and Engagement of the Tapestry with activities including, but not limited to: • Develop relationships with key personnel within schools and youth groups across the South of Scotland and Edinburgh • Engage those personnel with a view to visits for lessons and / or workshops to promote the tapestry and its stories. • Assess any community projects and recommend Tapestry inclusion where appropriate (i.e. Bill McClaren 100, Eric Liddell etc) 3. Facilitate school visits to ensure the smooth running of any education trips • Liaise with school and Tapestry to ensure all requirements are met pre, during and post visit. • Book rooms and catering as appropriate. • Host the visit on the day. • Prepare all details for invoicing where appropriate. 4. Design, identify, produce and test sustainable new learning resources for formal and informal learning in the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Develop learning resources which support the national curriculum. 5. Promote and market Learning and activity opportunities in liaison with Tapestry Marketing staff to develop our target audiences. Be the main link for liaison between schools, colleges and community groups in relation to relevant project activities. 6. Identify, review and develop opportunities to secure and draw down external funding to support project work. 7. Project evaluation and reporting – Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of performance and reporting to an agreed schedule. 8. Represent GTOS internally and externally e.g. at networking events, meetings, conferences and exhibitions to enhance and strengthen GTOS’ education profile. 9. Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures. 10. Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards as established by Live Borders 11. This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the GTOS or Live Borders.

Numeracy skills Int IT proficient App/ Int Willingness to carry out lone working and to comply with a lone working telephone call in system Int Ability to work to direction of the Centre Manager Int Good timekeeping Int/ Ref Ability to contribute confidently in a variety of team settings and work with a wide variety of people and organisations App/ Int Assessed by: App. = Application Int. = Interview Ref. = References T. = Interview Test

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.65-£14.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0801