Learning and Engagement Officer

The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) is seeking an enthusiastic, versatile museum learning specialist to join a vibrant learning and engagement team. You will help to deliver schools and family focused programmes and develop our collaborative activities with our Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation partner, Reading Museum.

A DBS check is required for this position.

You will have:

• Confident communication and presentation skills.
• Relevant experience in museums, libraries or archives.
• A good understanding of methods of data collection and evaluation.
• Good team working skills.

Closing date: 30th March
Interviews will be held: 10th April

Contact Details for Advert
Contact Name: Phillippa Heath
Contact Job Title: Head of Learning and Engagement
Contact Email Address: p.heath2@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Isabel Hughes
Alternative Contact Job Title: Associate Director
Alternative Contact Email Address: i.m.hughes@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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