Job Opportunity at LSE Library

 

LSE Library is seeking to appoint an Education and Outreach Officer to lead our outreach activities and continue the development of an exciting learning programme for schools and community groups.

 

The Library is at the heart of LSE, one of the world’s greatest social science universities, and serves a vibrant community of students and staff in the centre of London. It has a strong reputation both nationally and internationally for its extensive collections, its high quality services and its involvement in innovative projects.

 

The post is based in the Learning Support team in Academic Services where you will work closely with colleagues from across the Library and the School to lead, maintain and develop education and outreach programmes that will engage schools and community groups with the collections, ensuring they are used as a learning resource by the widest possible audience. You will seek opportunities for engaging new audiences, lead the delivery of an external event programme and create learning resources for schools and community groups.

 

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of working in education and collection interpretation in the museum, heritage or higher education sector. You will be able to use and interpret collections creatively and accessibly to inspire, educate and inform different audiences. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be self-motivated and able to work under pressure. You will have excellent project management and team working skills.

 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. 

For more information and how to apply please visit the London School of Economics and Political Science jobs pages:

https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/

 

If you have any queries about applying on the online system, or require an alternative format for the application, please e-mail:  [log in to unmask]

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 May 2017 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

 

 

Anna Towlson

Archives and Special Collections Manager

Academic Services Group

LSE Library

10 Portugal Street

London WC2A 2HD

020 7955 7578