Vacancy for Learning Programmes Manager, Learning, St Pancras

Job share for 2.5 days

Salary c£24K pro rata

British Library Learning aims to inspire young people to become creative researchers through source-based learning and by thinking about big ideas and cultural exchange. The team delivers workshops, online resources and regional projects. It also supports programmes for the wider public, for example, by applying Inspiring Learning for All. The purpose of this key post is to develop the innovative learning methodology and to model, evaluate and promote it through activities mainly onsite at St Pancras. These include workshops, activity kits and creative research projects for young people in and out of school. The activities make use of images, texts and sounds in the form of digital sources and handling objects, the Treasures Gallery, exhibitions, public art and the environment in and around the Library.

You will work alongside the current post holder, to share her responsibilities to:

Plan, organise and oversee delivery of workshops, teacher training sessions, summer schools and ‘young creative researcher’ projects
Ensure that all learning groups have a high-quality experience onsite and in real-world activities
Help to develop St Pancras as an exciting, innovative place for young people to visit
Reach targets for participation and particularly to increase participation by disadvantaged and inner-city groups
Manage and develop a team of freelancers, who are mainly artists
Maintain and develop the spaces, facilities and materials for learning onsite
Manage a programme budget
As a team member, contribute to the planning and development of the overall Learning programme, including regional & online projects

You will have:

Substantial experience in museum and gallery education, especially in working with artists
Knowledge of the National Curriculum and classroom teaching, especially in urban schools
Interpersonal, negotiating skills
Event and project management skills
An interest in diverse cultures
An interest in research and thinking skills
Ability to write reports, resources and proposals

Working days are likely to be Monday and Thursday, plus a half day on Wednesday to coincide with a weekly team meeting and to plan with current post holder. For more details of the programme see www.bl.uk/learning

To apply please send cv with covering letter (that explains how your experience matches the job profile) quoting ref AH026005 to: The British Library, Human Resources, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 7BQ

Closing date for applications 20 October 2005

Further information is available from www.bl.uk/about/vacancies.html