At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop an engaging schools programme that inspires young people through the arts and humanities.
- Company: Join the prestigious University of Oxford and make a difference in education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days of annual leave, a great pension scheme, and various employee perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Transform lives by connecting young learners with the power of humanities education.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing educational programmes and a passion for arts and humanities.
The predicted salary is between 49119 - 58265 £ per year.
Location: Humanities Divisional Office, Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Salary: Grade 8: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum (pro-rata if part time)
Contract type: 3-year fixed-term
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
About the role: Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational professional with experience of managing learning and engagement programmes for schools, children, young people and educators? The Humanities Division is seeking an experienced programming and engagement manager to develop and lead the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities' new schools engagement programme. This role is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, proactive and collaborative individual who is passionate about the many ways in which the arts and humanities can benefit the lives, education and future careers of young people and educators.
About you: As an experienced manager of engagement programmes for schools and young people, you will develop, coordinate and deliver a sector-leading schools engagement programme grounded in humanities research. To do this, you will:
- Collaborate with divisional leadership, professional services and academics to develop an exciting, thriving schools engagement programme;
- Undertake operational responsibility for the programme, ensuring the successful planning and delivery of a range of activities for young people and educators;
- Manage delivery of outstanding events and online resources to support both in-person and hybrid learning for learners of all ages;
- Ensure the sustainability of the schools engagement programme and its work, including by writing funding bids and fundraising for programme activities, as required.
This role is a transformative opportunity for candidates with prior experience as an arts and humanities educator or learning and engagement manager with significant experience in a learning and outreach or youth engagement programming in the cultural sector. Knowledge of Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 curricula and familiarity with GCSE and A Level programmes will be an advantage once in post. Applicants will be required to successfully pass a DBS check and pre-employment screening prior to appointment.
What we offer: As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer, including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days' annual leave
- Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
- Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
University of Oxford employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises inclusivity and creativity. With flexible and hybrid working arrangements based in Manchester, employees are empowered to manage diverse projects while receiving ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the arts education sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people through the arts.
