Learning and Engagement Officer in Perth

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Learning and Engagement Officer

Reporting To: Curator

Direct Reports: None

Salary: £24,588 per annum (to be reviewed April 2026)

Location: The Black Watch Castle and Museum

PURPOSE OF JOB

To take the lead on developing new and existing audiences for the Museum in order to increase access to, and engagement with, our collection and events programme.

The delivery of a high-quality learning service to the public, including to local and regional schools

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Museum Curator, the main duties of the Learning and Engagement

Officer are:

• To develop, manage and implement formal learning at the Castle and Museum, i.e. hosting school groups, youth groups; developing teacher\’s packs and other schools resources; and developing loans kits.

• To develop, manage and implement informal learning at the Castle and Museum, i.e. family activities and outreach activities.

• To develop, manage and implement events at the Castle and Museum, i.e. family days, children\’s craft activities and special events.

• To oversee the Museum\’s volunteer programme, i.e. recruitment, induction and general communication with volunteers.

• Discover new ways of interpreting the collection to promote engagement with new and existing audiences.

• To support marketing activities by contributing to social media content relevant to your role.

• Other tasks may be required as determined by the needs of the business.

Other Duties and Conditions of Service

The post holder is expected to work to further the mission and aims of The Black Watch Regimental Trust, and to comply with the company\’s policies and procedures.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and the post holder will be expected to undertake other duties within the remit of the job and appropriate to their level of seniority as

requested by the relevant line manager.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and The Black Watch Regimental Trust reserves the right to vary the duties within the job description in line with the needs of the

business.

Benefits

• Real Living Wage accredited employer.

• Generous holiday allowance (including 4 shut-down days over the Christmas and New Year periods)

• Workplace pension scheme

• Free staff lunch

• Free on-site staff car parking

• Free Museum entry for family and friends

• Employee discounts (20% off eligible purchases in the Bistro and Gift Shop).

• Attendance at company events

• Use of \’ASVA\’ cards to visit other Scottish member attractions free of charge.

• Staff development opportunities.