Department of Place

Sport & Culture – Bradford Theatres

Heritage Learning Officer

SO1 / SO2 £26,470 - £30,756 pa (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)

37 hours per week

Temporary for three years

Based at St Georges Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

The Heritage Learning Officer is a new position, key to the development and delivery of the Heritage Learning Programme at St Georges Hall, funded by Bradford Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.

St Georges Hall is the oldest public building in the city of Bradford with a 165 history which includes Houdini, Charles Dickens and Winston Churchill. The Heritage Learning Officer will plan and run Heritage learning activities both at the Hall and at other sites, exploring its rich past and relevance in the present day. The role will deliver special community projects, volunteer training and co-ordinate public heritage involvement.

The first six months of the post, starting from summer 2018, shall concentrate on building relationships and developing partnerships in the run up to St Georges Hall re-opening after extensive refurbishment. A framework Activity Plan will be developed and an initial 3 year programme of work delivered with schools, families, local communities and other groups.

The Heritage Learning Officer may be offered training to enhance specific skills but must have a strong background in a heritage or cultural educational setting, with a particular emphasis on history and community projects.

For further information regarding this post please contact Laura Wood on 01274 432375 or email laura.wood@bradford.gov.uk

Closing Date: Monday 9 July 2018

Interviews will be held w/c 16 July 2018 in Bradford

Please find the Job Profile attached:  Heritage Learning Officer JP.doc