Creative Studio Coordinator (Part Time)

As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is a sub-department of the museum and is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in paintings conservation and heritage science. 

The Public Programmes team at the Fitzwilliam Museum offers a dynamic programme of public events including talks, residencies, performances, workshops, courses and curated responses online and onsite. The Public Programmes team work with the colleagues from around the Museum to help shape the programme for the future inspired by the Fitzwilliam collections, exhibitions and research. 

This work is central to the purpose and aims of the Museum, offering an inclusive and accessible learning experience for a broad range of audiences. The programme both drives inclusion and community work, and offers income generation opportunities via certain audience groups. 

The Creative Studio Coordinators provide a key role in the delivery of the programmes, working in the Museum's dedicated Studio space and supporting the delivery of a range of in-person creative experiences for audiences, alongside some digital courses (in development) and if required, also supporting outreach opportunities alongside Learning team colleagues. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum Creative Studio is a space for a broad range of audiences to experience interdisciplinary creative learning opportunities. Role holders enable colleagues to deliver inclusive, safe and accessible activity in the Studio. Working across the Learning and Public Programmes, these audiences include early years and families, schools and teachers, young people, adult learners, community and social groups. Role holders are also expected to work with senior colleagues to support the development of new specialist-led onsite and online courses, masterclasses and workshops in the Creative Studio, facilitating the opportunity for audiences to experience materials, skills and tools. 

The Creative Studio Coordinators plan and organise practical logistics for group work, including preparing the room layout appropriately, and the provision of specialist artists' materials and tools. They hold a coordination role around the use of the Studio, utilising planning, project management and administration skills, and also hold an important compliance role, utilising safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management skills. 

During group sessions Creative Studio Coordinators, in support of departmental colleagues as required, may provide creative and technical skills - such as running practical demonstrations, using skill-sharing and coaching skills, and tailoring guidance appropriately for audiences to thrive in the studio environment. Role holders may be asked to deliver studio sessions on weekdays or at weekends in unforeseen circumstances i.e. due to sickness absence. 

We are seeking someone who has strong interpersonal and communication skills. The role holder will be someone with strong artistic skill who is able to think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities. 

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

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