Learning & Engagement Facilitator (IWM North)

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Opportunity ID 570 Location IWM North – Manchester Career Level B Salary £9,911.20 per annum (£24,778 FTE) Hours 14.4 hours net per week Department Learning & Engagement Position type Permanent Job Summary IWM (Imperial War Museums)s Participation team are looking for exceptional storytellers to join us as Facilitators. We help people learn more about the impact of conflict on our world, through creative activities and learning experiences across all our sites. You will deliver our programmes and provide operational support for the team. This will include an initial emphasis on school sessions and family activities, with opportunities to support community engagement, public performances and workshops, and helping with evaluation and our volunteers. You will work with young people, families, schools, adults, and communities, supporting more people to engage with IWM. We will provide comprehensive training and post probation, will provide opportunities to visit other organisations and meet colleagues, to enhance your understanding and knowledge of IWMs subject matter and collections and develop your creative practice. Your Duties Will Include During your probation period you will focus on training to learn and deliver our schools sessions. Once training is complete there will be opportunities to support the development of our broader programmes working with our producers on both adult & youth and schools & family content. You will facilitate and deliver our programmes, on and off-site. You will be expected to work alongside our operations team to ensure correct set up for each learning session, including briefing Front of House, arranging learning spaces and liaising with participants. Types Of Programme Across The Department Include Learning sessions, workshops, and activities for young people in education (618) Self-guided school and education group visits Activities and hands-on creative programmes for family and intergenerational audiences Creative programming, workshops, and events for young people (11-25) Creative programming, workshops and events for our adult and community audiences Digital activity for all our audiences You will provide a high-quality, engaging learning experience for everyone. At the end of each day, you will be expected to take down all session materials, debrief the Producers and evaluate each learning session. You will adapt your approach for everyone you meet, including communities with experience of conflict, and work sensitively with IWMs subject matter. You will provide additional meet and greet support for the team when needed. You will build relationships with our audiences, partners, and communities, helping people and organisations connect with IWM. You will help make sure our programmes run smoothly, working closely with other IWM teams, and ensuring audiences understand the museum and our programme. You will support our volunteers and freelance staff, establishing a good working relationship with them. You will support administration for the team and programme, including evaluation and bookings. You will help manage resources used by the team, including our Learning Spaces. You will keep up to date with learning and engagement best-practice, taking part in training, meeting colleagues at other organisations, and developing your own approach. You will be actively committed to health and safety and safeguarding, ensuring familiarity with all IWM\’s Health and Safety, and Safeguarding Policies and procedures. This job includes the requirement for occasional evening work, particularly with adults, young people and communities. Advance notice will always be given when this need arises. For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description. Closing date for applications June 16th 2025, 9:00 AM Interview Details Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 23rd June Benefits The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. Annual Leave: You\’ll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, youll get 30 days Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate lifes milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families. IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being. Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites. Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me) Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows. Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions. In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives. Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program. Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire : Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work. Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions). Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. and more! Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM! Disclosure and Barring Service Check Role This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: An enhanced check, which shows the same as a standard check plus any information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. This includes a check of the barred lists, which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the adults barred list, childrens barred list or both. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn\’t for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Human Resources Industries Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Imperial War Museums by 2x Get notified about new Learning Specialist jobs in Manchester, England, United Kingdom . 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