Learning and Engagement Manager

About the role

The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences is looking for a full-time Learning and Engagement Manager to lead a programme of activities that increase, diversify and deepen audience engagement and participation, both in person and online. The programme draws on current research and researchers, with a focus on Earth, climate and environmental science, on addressing inequality and challenging stereotypes in Earth sciences, and on the legacies of empire in the Museum's collections. The Museum welcomes around 90,000 visitors a year, has 17 staff and a team of volunteers, and its collections are of national and international importance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a strategic programme across a range of audiences, building projects, partnerships and networks that are relevant and audience-led
• Ensure delivery to a high standard, including planning, budgeting and evaluation
• Contribute to the duty management rota for public opening, including supervising front-of-house staff and taking responsibility for safety and security
• Manage the Learning and Engagement team (3 staff) and a wider team of volunteers and students

Required profile

• Previous experience planning and running successful public programmes and working with a range of audiences
• Demonstrable teamwork skills, expert communication and confidence engaging with Earth and environmental science and current global issues
• Understanding of good practice in museums or similar environments
• Experience managing staff and/or volunteers
• Advocating to funders and stakeholders is advantageous
• Willingness to contribute to the duty rota, including about 11 Saturdays a year and occasional out-of-hours or offsite work

Funding is available for 5 years initially. After acceptance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Applications are made online with a CV and covering letter, quoting reference LB51447; interviews are expected on Tuesday 01 December 2026. Candidates from a BME background are particularly welcome.