Head of Learning & Participation in West Bromwich

West Bromwich Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead education and community initiatives, ensuring maximum impact for young people and schools.
Company: Birmingham Hippodrome is a key player in the UK's cultural scene with a rich history since 1899.
Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid working model with occasional evenings and weekends required.
Other info: The role involves line management and strategic development within the Creative and Leadership teams.
Why this job: Join a vibrant team dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the region.
Qualifications: Experience in leading educational and community programmes is essential.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

With a mission to enrich the cultural life of our region, Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the most popular theatre complexes in the UK. Varied productions in our 1,850-seat auditorium (dating from 1899), and in our 200-seat Patrick Studio ensure we play a key role in the region's world-class cultural scene. With c.400 live performances annually in our main house, we present nothing but the best in touring musical theatre, ballet, dance, opera, pantomime, drama, and comedy. Our Patrick Studio welcomes a range of smaller-scale productions and is an important base for dance and for the development of new artistic work.

The Head of Learning & Participation leads the Hippodrome's Education, Community, Young People's and Access work (including successful delivery of Hippodrome Education Network); contributing to strategy development for these areas and more broadly within the Creative and Leadership teams; securing resources; leading a team of people; ensuring activity delivers maximum reach, impact and benefit for the young people, young creatives, schools and communities of our city region.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a hybrid basis, with occasional evenings, weekends, and travel. Reporting directly to the Director of Creative Programmes, the role includes line management.