Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, self-motivated and ambitious individual to join Alexandra Park and Palace as Head of Learning and Participation. Operating at a strategic level you will be responsible for championing and developing learning, participation and audience development across the organisation.

Alexandra Park and Palace is at the beginning of one of the most transformatve phases in it's history having been awarded£18.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the East Wing of the building. This work will  regenerate the Palace's most significant historic spaces to their former glory including the BBC Studios and Victorian Theatre.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish an effective communication and audience development strategy maximising visitor and pupil participation
• Work with the East Wing Project Interpretation team ensuring learning, education and participation objectives are integrated
• Oversee the volunteer programme
• Champion and grow learning and community engagement
• Manage the delivery of the formal and informal learning strategy as well as outreach events and activities
• Work alongside the fundraising team to identify opportunities for funding, grants and sponsorship

You will be:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• A self motivator with high energy
• experienced in delivering learning programmes and activity plans within the heritage / cultural / museum sector
• Able to influence and engage stakeholders
• An excellent communicator

Please note this is not an exhaustive list. A full job description and person specification along with details of how to apply is noted in the accompanying job pack.