Education Services Officer

KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Reporting to the Museum Services Manager, the Education Services Officer is responsible for initiation, implementation and management of education policy and programming and visitor events and programming at the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum and Castle Gardens. The Education Services Officer is also responsible for the event planning and management and the creation of education support materials for exhibitions. Responsibilities include development of a coordinated approach to visitors through the recruitment, programming, training and development of the front of house education staff. This post also requires the design of administration systems necessary for the provision of the education service. The post holder will act as duty manager on a router basis one day in five during the regular week and Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Special events as required. He/ she will also be required to undertake other duties relevant to the post as reasonably determined by the museum and heritage service manager. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Develop education/ event policy which stimulates community and rest in the use of the museum through design and management of the programmes and events. department

2. Divide and provide an education service to the general public, which will include; creating contacts with event suppliers and liaise with schools and colleges statutory and voluntary organisation, special interest groups and individuals as well as advising leaders and others in charge of groups on how to make the best use of the facility. 3. Device promote a manage an annual programme of special events as part of the education service including the organisation of travelling displays lectures, study groups, field trips and promotional events. This may require working from outside contacts and arranging contracts, hire agreements and payment of fees. 4. Advise curatorial staff on how best to optimise the education value of temporary and permanent exhibitions. 5. Establish and develop appropriate administration systems support the education service, including ongoing evaluations and analysis of the effectiveness of the education programme produced and delivered. 6. Establish and develop administrative procedures for the effective management of facility bookings, event planning and negotiation of fees. 7. Manage of the daily basis the work of the Assistant Education Officer (Museum) and Assistant Education Officer (Castle Gardens), Gallery Assistants and temporary staff. Coordinate the preparation and development of training and education programmes and materials for staff and public user groups. Responsibility for the selection, training and development of staff as required. 8. Responsibility for the writing and updating of relevant Risk Assessments and ensuring all Health and Safety legislation, relevant guidelines and Council Health and Safety policies and procedures are complied with in relation to the services and activities at the facility. 9. Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation. 10. Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff. 11. Perform any relevant allocated duties as assigned by management.

Note: The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. Qualifications & Experience It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

QUALIFICATIONS 1.1- A third level qualification (for example a HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4, Degree) or equivalent in History, Education or a related subject. 1.2- A professional / postgraduate qualification in education, management or related subject.

EXPERIENCE 1.3- At least three years’ experience of event, people and / or project management. Where applicants do not hold the essential qualification at 1.2, they must hold a minimum of six years’ relevant experience at 1.3 as outlined above. General 1.4 Candidates must also be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills both oral and written and have a proven interest in local history and/ or textiles

Interview Other requirements 1.5 It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e. not provisional) and current UK driving licence and access to a car or * have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post. * *Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Other requirements 1.6 Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis.