Head of Learning and Participation

Manchester Museum is looking for a values-driven Head of Learning and Participation

This senior role calls for someone brimming with the creativity, and imagination to provide leadership in the key areas of learning, participation, inclusion, access, and research. Driven by an unparalleled commitment to building understanding between cultures and a more sustainable world, we’re on a mission become the most inclusive, imaginative, and caring museum you’ll ever visit. Our talented team has done a fantastic job in shaping the first phase of the Museum’s transformation recently winning European Museum of the Year 2025.

As a university museum we are deeply committed to teaching, learning and research and The Head of Learning and Participation will play a key role as we take our next steps.

Interviews for this role will take place on Friday 3rd of October.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Esme Ward

Email: esme.ward@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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