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Reporting to the Learning and Engagement Manager and working closely with the wider team, freelancers and volunteers, the focus for this Learning and Engagement Heritage Officer will be to develop and pilot a programme of participatory heritage engagement at Stanley Arts and across Croydon.
9 month contract starting in May 2026, with extension subject to funding. Part-time, 4 days (32 hours) per week - inclusive of paid lunch breaks. Some flexibility in home working available. Salary: £30,784 pro rata 0.8 days Reporting to the Learning and Engagement Manager and working closely with the wider team, freelancers and volunteers, the focus for this Learning and Engagement Heritage Officer will be to develop and pilot a programme of participatory heritage engagement at Stanley Arts and across Croydon, designed to tie into and reflect a planned large-scale capital project including repair & conservation and environmental & access improvements.
We are looking for a candidate who has the skills, attitudes and experience as outlined below: Is a self-starter, who is comfortable and confident in leading, coordinating and driving participation, arts and heritage engagement (or a similar area of work) within an organisation. Experience of leading learning and engagement programmes, amplifying underrepresented voices and offering various levels of participation within a heritage/museum/arts context. Experience of developing and delivering programmes of activities that successfully engage older people and people living with dementia. Experience of delivering programmes of activities that successfully engage primary and secondary schools as well as young audiences with their family and community groups. Experience of volunteer management, including the recruitment, training, support, retention and recognition of volunteers.
This role will design and develop a programme of activity that will engage older people including those living with dementia, as well as families, looked-after children, learning disabled adults & black heritage communities, schools and community groups with the heritage of Stanley Arts as a building and organisation through a programme of tailored activities & events onsite and offsite. The post holder will also lead on the design of inclusion and access for this programme, as well as planning training for the wider staff team. The successful candidate will effectively develop and pilot our plans for this project, meeting all objectives on time and budget, whilst also working closely with other team members to deliver audience and stakeholder consultation for all of Stanley Arts' activities.
Submit a CV and Covering Letter setting out your experience relevant to the job description as stated below.
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 11.59pm on 6 April 2026
Separately fill in our equal opportunities form available here.
We will be looking to interview candidates w/c 13 April. If you have any specific access needs then please do let us know in advance.