Learning and Engagement Manager (The Box) in Plymouth

Learning and Engagement Manager (The Box)

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The Box’s mission is to be a social space for art, people and ideas with learning, participation and artistic excellence at its heart. We are a new hybrid cultural organisation – part museum, gallery and archive.

This dynamic senior management role is central to the development of our audience‑focused programmes. From championing socially engaged practice at The Box and transforming how we work with artists, communities, visitors and partners to overseeing the development and delivery of high‑quality provision for schools and teachers, this role is fast‑paced and exciting.

We’re looking for a creative thinker who has significant experience working in learning and engagement in a museum, archive or gallery context, including developing and delivering sector‑leading practice. As The Box’s most senior member of staff in this area, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership and direction within the organisation and beyond. Collaboration is central to this role, and we are also particularly interested in candidates who will relish the opportunity to work with the wider team, promoting increased use of The Box collections, democratising access and supporting their innovative use in exhibitions, projects and wider programmes. We want The Box to generate local pride, promote public participation and become nationally known and locally loved. Following more than five years of critically acclaimed programming, we are hungry to grow our audiences and reputation and reimagine what a new hybrid cultural organisation can be in the 21st century. So, if you are full of ideas and skilled at sharing them, we would love to hear from you.

This role is suitable for flexible working subject to the needs of the service.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Basic Check.

For all enquiries about the role please contact Rebecca Bridgman, Head of Collections and Programme on rebecca.bridgman2@plymouth.gov.uk.

We are anticipating holding a general information session to provide some background information on the organisation and role on Monday 22 December 2025 (timing TBC). In addition, we are happy to answer any specific questions directly, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Note that we strongly encourage all applicants to supply a CV and covering letter.

Closing date for applications: Monday 12 January 2026. Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 27 January 2026.