Short Description:
In this managerial role, you would ensure ample, diverse and exciting opportunities for residents and visitors alike to participate in, engage with and develop skills and knowledge as part of our projects and festival, including (but not limited to) children and young people, schools, colleges and universities, communities, creative practitioners and more.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Creative Learning and Engagement
Coordinate and deliver supported children’s, young people’s and other group visits to Liverpool Biennial year-round and festival projects, involving and including all tiers of education (primary, further education and Higher Education establishments).
Develop, project manage, and deliver innovative, ambitious, and transformational programmes for creative learning, inspired by the artistic work of Biennial artists, with key audiences: education (schools, colleges, FE and HE), families, communities and artists.
Work closely with the Director of Programme & Partnerships and LB2027 Co-Curators to ensure organisational commitments to engagement are considered and achieved within Learning Programme planning and outputs.
Manage a minimum of 3 collaborative commissions between communities and artists per biennial cycle ensuring deep engagement and care for participants and collaborators, and overseeing all aspects of delivery including artist liaison, production (in collaboration with Programme Manager and Production Manager), fabrication and installation.
Develop and deliver a suite of learning and engagement resources and events, both in person and online including a family / children’s guide, ensuring they align with national curriculum where appropriate.
Liaise closely and work collaboratively with education and engagement staff within LB partner organisations to devise and deliver joint or associated programming.
Support LB2027 Curator(s) to devise, recruit for and facilitate a Youth Curators group of children and/or young people. Work to ensure they have a positive and generative experience with ample opportunities for skills development, and that outcomes and learnings from group are embedded into programme planning, delivery and organisational strategy.
Ensure paid opportunities for local creative practitioners to participate in the delivery of the Learning programme i.e. illustrators, writers, photographers, workshop facilitators, etc.
Eligibility:
- Minimum of 3 years working in a similar role
- Experience of audience development and working collaboratively with underserved audiences
- Experience of producing new commissions or artistic projects
- Demonstrable experience in project and budgets management
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of Health and Safety and Safeguarding legislation
- Proven team working and line management experience
- Commitment to all aspects of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the need for Liverpool Biennial to be representative of its community and target audiences
- Commitment to environmental sustainability
- Enhanced DBS certification (or the ability to obtain one)
Desirable
- Experience in public speaking and other public facing communication skills
- Experience of delivering and/or facilitating workshops or similar
- Experience of working on non-gallery based projects
- Existing networks or links to community groups and/or education groups
- Understanding of, or connection to, Liverpool
Program Benefits or Awards:
- Fixed-term position (exact duration not specified)
- Salary: £30,250 – £33,302 per annum, depending on experience
- Full-time, based in Liverpool
- Line management responsibilities
- Participation in strategic management and safeguarding
Entry Fee: none
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Deadline: August 17, 2025
Website link:
https://www.biennial.com/job/curator-of-learning-fixed-term/
