Learning and Access Officer

Job Introduction

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to appoint a Learning and Access Officer to deliver our formal and informal learning programmes and projects across the Oxfordshire Museum Service.

Home to over 112,000 objects, the Museum Service is dedicated to promoting public access to and enjoyment of its collections. This role sits within the Learning and Access team, delivering programmes across our museum sites, in schools, and in community settings.

The post focuses on developing and delivering our informal learning offer, with a particular emphasis on wellbeing. It also supports our formal learning provision.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The Access and Engagement team reflects the Council’s core values:

• Daring to do it differently
• Always learning
• Equality and integrity in all we do
• Taking responsibility
• Being kind and caring

This is an exciting time to join the team as we expand and evolve our offer, exploring new ways to engage audiences.

About the Role

The Access and Engagement team will consist of six members once fully recruited.

This role involves:

• Supporting volunteers to deliver informal learning activities across museum sites during school holidays
• Contributing to the development of the Museum Service’s engagement programme particularly in relation to health and wellbeing
• Strengthening the team’s resilience by supporting formal learning delivery when required

About you

You will bring:

• Enthusiasm for museum learning and a passion for working with diverse audiences
• A flexible, proactive, and positive approach
• Confidence working independently and as part of a small team
• Experience delivering activities for children and older people, ideally in a heritage or cultural setting

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Experience supporting volunteers
• An interest in the role museums can play in health and wellbeing

For an informal discussion, contact Laura Dean, Access and Engagement Manager on laura.dean@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Rewards and benefits

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional leave
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution up to 19.9%)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Local and national retail and travel discounts
• 10% discount in the Museum Café and Shop
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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