Learning and Engagement Officer - CG2026MR

Fixed Term: 12 months, Start: As soon as possible

The University’s Museums are seeking a temporary Learning and Engagement Officer to support the planning, delivery and marketing of an ambitious set of creative programmes.  

The postholder will plan and deliver blended programmes that mix digital and in-person experiences for a range of audiences and communities, including schools, students and families. The Learning and Engagement Officer will plan and deliver science-based engagement programmes for two key exhibitions and contribute to interpretation for What Makes Us Human?, which takes place at the Wardlaw Museum in summer 2023. They will also collaborate with experts to deliver the Saints Economy Prize, a new high profile engagement programme and competition for secondary schools.

The post is fixed term for one year.  

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Matt Sheard, Head of Experience and Engagement, email: [email protected] .  

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars.  The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected] .

Please quote ref: CG2026MR

Closing Date: 5 January 2023

Further Particulars: CG2026MR FPs.doc