Learning and Engagement Officer

Licensed sponsor Bath Contract Posted 1 day ago

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

About the Team

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Learning & Engagement Officer (Communities & Families) to join our team on a fixed-term basis and help shape the Museum's growing programme of community engagement activities.

About the Role

Working closely with the Learning & Engagement Lead, you will develop and deliver inspiring projects, events and activities that place communities at the heart of the Museum's work. A key focus of the role will be engaging people who may face barriers to accessing and participating in cultural experiences, helping to ensure the Museum is welcoming, relevant and accessible to all.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with community partners across Bath and North East Somerset, co-creating programmes that foster inclusion, participation and meaningful social impact.

This role is central to the Museum's commitment to being a civic institution that serves and reflects the communities around it.

About You

You will have

Experience of working with community organisations within a museum, gallery, cultural organisation, visitor attraction or related setting.
A track record of planning and delivering engaging activities for diverse audiences, particularly families and community groups.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
A strong commitment to inclusion, participation and reducing barriers to engagement.
An understanding of the role museums can play in supporting wellbeing, creativity and social connection.
An interest in fashion, design, creativity or cultural heritage.

Most importantly, you will be enthusiastic about creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to connect with the Fashion Museum and contribute to its future.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, with time divided between

The Fashion Museum team office in Bath
Community settings across Bath & North East Somerset
Home working

Some evening and weekend working may be required to support programme delivery.

This opportunity is fixed-term position until 26th February 2027.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Jo Mawdsley, Learning & Engagement Lead, Jo_Mawdsley@bathnes.gov.uk or call (01225) 477869.

Interview date: 16/11/2026

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.