Education Services Officer

Vanrath are delighted to be recruiting for an Education Services Officer on behalf of a large public sector body in Lisburn on a temporary basis. What's in it for you? Full time Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Temporary Salary £39,186- £42,403 About your next employer Reporting to the Museum Services Manager, the Education Services Officer is responsible for initiation, implementation and management of education policy and programming and visitor events and programming at the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum and Castle Gardens. She/ He is also responsible for the event planning and management and the creation of education support materials for exhibitions. Responsibilities include development of a coordinated approach to visitors through the recruitment, programming, training and development of the front of house education staff. This post also requires the design of administration systems necessary for the provision of the education service. The post holder will act as duty manager on a router basis one day in five during the regular week and Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Special events as required. He/ she will also be required to undertake other duties relevant to the post as reasonably determined by the museum and heritage service manager. What you'll do Develop educational/ event policy which stimulates community and rest in the use of the museum through design and management of the programmes and events in the department Devise and provide an education service to the general public, which will include; creating contacts with event suppliers and liaise with schools and colleges statutory and voluntary organisation, special interest groups and individuals as well as advising leaders and others in charge of groups on how to make the best use of the facility. Devise, promote and manage an annual programme of special events as part of the education service including the organisation of travelling displays lectures, study groups, field trips and promotional events. This may require working from outside contacts and arranging contracts, hire agreements and payment of fees. Advise curatorial staff on how best to optimise the education value of temporary and permanent exhibitions. Establish and develop appropriate administration systems support the education service, including ongoing evaluations and analysis of the effectiveness of the education programme produced and delivered. Establish and develop administrative procedures for the effective management of facility bookings, event planning and negotiation of fees. Manage of the daily basis the work of the Assistant Education Officer (Museum) and Assistant Education Officer (Castle Gardens), Gallery Assistants and temporary staff. Coordinate the preparation and development of training and education programmes and materials for staff and public user groups. Responsibility for the selection, training and development of staff as required. Responsibility for the writing and updating of relevant Risk Assessments and ensuring all Health and Safety legislation, relevant guidelines and Health and Safety policies and procedures are complied with in relation to the services and activities at the facility. Perform any relevant allocated duties as assigned About you Successful applicants must hold: 3rd Level qualification in History or other related subjects At least 3 years People and Project Management Must Hold a current Driving License IND02 To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence. Skills: implementation management education authority

Location: Lisburn, GB

Posted Date: 11/29/2024