LEARNING OFFICER (80%FTE) EIGHTH IN THE EAST Ref: SC2752

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1 SCHOOL OF HISTORY LEARNING OFFICER (80%FTE) EIGHTH IN THE EAST Ref: SC2752 The Eighth in the East is seeking to appoint a learning officer to lead the further development of our informal and formal education activities as part of an existing Heritage Lottery Fund project. The successful candidate will work with the team, in partnership with the University of East Anglia, to deliver a wide range of activities exploring the legacy of the Eighth US Army Air Force and its time in the East of England during World War Two. From family events in museums, informal learning projects with local youth groups, film school and theatre, to more formal education as part of the local history primary curriculum, the role will provide you with a great opportunity to share your existing skills and experience of delivering heritage learning to new audiences. The post holder will also work with the team to deliver a touring exhibition and final conference in You will need experience of delivering heritage activities to family and school audiences, an innovative approach to delivering history in new ways, excellent people management skills and an ability to work across different activities simultaneously. The next twelve months will see the project focus the delivery of our activities across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. It is envisaged that the Learning Officer will be based within this area and be available to travel across the region. Interviews for this role will be held in Halesworth on 18 September For further information about the project and to view the existing learning resources please visit Informal Discussion For an informal discussion please contact Mr David Cain, Project Manager, (Tel: or [email protected]). Job Description A job description is attached as Appendix A. The precise duties will be agreed in discussion with the Manager. Person Specification

2 The person specification for this post is attached as Appendix B. GENERAL Salary Salary will be 24,775 to 30,434 per annum, pro rata, on Grade 6 on the single salary spine. The normal expectation is that starting salary will be at the minimum of the advertised salary scale. Starting date The post is available from 1 October 2015 on a part-time (80%FTE) basis for a fixed term period to 31 August Applicants should be aware that this post will not be entirely based at the UEA and could involve working from other locations. This will be discussed at interview. Terms and Conditions of appointment Full details of terms and conditions of employment for Secretarial & Clerical staff will be made available to the candidate to whom the appointment is offered. Annual Leave Entitlement There is an annual holiday entitlement of 25 days plus statutory (8 days) and customary (6 days) holidays, pro rata for part-time. Superannuation The post is superannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Disclosure and Barring Service This appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Proof of Qualifications The person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are short listed for interview you may be asked to bring to interview original certificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOT provide these with your application. Entitlement to Work in the United Kingdom

3 If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a list of appropriate documents that can be provided as evidence. Please DO NOT provide this with your application. Workers from outside of the EU may be eligible to work in this role subject to their immigration status. However, due to the nature of this role and the level of qualifications required, please note that immigration legislation will not allow the University to apply for a sponsorship certificate for this post. Occupational Health Assessment Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University s Occupational Health Service. APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS Your completed application form should quote reference code SC2752 and be returned by not later than 12 noon on Friday 4 September 2015 in one of the following ways: accessed via the relevant vacancy details at then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically then saved and sent as an attachment to [email protected] or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically, then printed and posted to the Human Resources Division, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from and downloaded in PDF format and printed, to be completed by hand and returned by post to the Human Resources Division at the address shown above or forms received by post from the Human Resources Division should be completed by hand or typed and returned by post to the above address. Postal applications will not be acknowledged unless a stamped addressed envelope/postcard is supplied. For paper submissions please ensure you add the correct postage to your application pack as failure to do so will considerably delay receipt by this office and may jeopardise your application for this post. Please note that feedback will not normally be provided to those applicants who are not shortlisted for this post.

4 Please note that applications received after the closing date will not normally be accepted. If you are submitting an application by post immediately prior to the closing date please contact the Human Resources Division on to let us know that your application has been posted, and if possible also send a copy by fax to or by to [email protected] in order that we receive these by the closing date. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Please note that an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be completed and returned with ALL applications, whether submitted by post or by . If submitted by , the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be sent as a separate document/attachment to the Application Form. The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be detached from the received application before short-listing takes place and will not form any part of either the short-listing or decision making process. Referees In naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer. Interviews It is anticipated that interviews and tests will take place on Friday 18 September 2015 in Halesworth and candidates who have not heard by this date should assume their application has been unsuccessful. Successful shortlisted candidates may be notified of their interview times by telephone and/or and it is therefore essential you include both of these in your application. Candidates should note that travel and incidental expenses incurred in attending the interview will not be reimbursed. This document is available in alternative formats e.g. large print, disc and on-line. If you need this document in an alternative format please contact us on , fax , or [email protected]

5 APPENDIX A JOB DESCRIPTION REF: SC2752 Job Title: Learning Officer Eighth in the East Grade: Grade 6 School/Department: School of History Reporting to: Project Manager Job Function/Purpose: To implement and deliver the learning and events aspects of The Eighth in the East project across heritage sites in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex, on behalf of New Heritage Solutions CIC, ensuring the project meets its milestones and delivers the required outcomes to time and budget, taking a hands-on approach to project delivery. Main duties include: 1. Develop, organise, deliver, market and evaluate the project s formal and informal learning programmes in liaison with appropriate partner staff, trustees and volunteers. 2. Work with the project team to ensure that the project outcomes are delivered to time and budget. 3. Organise educational and family event training for volunteers of partner museum as required to meet the outcomes of the project. 4. Work with the project team and teachers to support the further development and evaluation of digital learning resources to support the project s existing learning programmes. 5. Establish and maintain strong links with schools teams across the region to ensure the project meets the strategic aims for learning and achievement in local schools. 6. Work with the project team and partner organisations to develop and deliver informal learning activities outside of school times for families. 7. In cooperation with partner organisations, to develop, organise and participate in public events to promote the project and bring it to as wide an audience as possible. 8. To work with the project team to deliver a touring exhibition and final conference in 2016, including supporting education activities.

6 9. Assist with any other area of the project as directed by the Project Manager. 10. Assist with project reporting to the Heritage Lottery Fund at the required intervals to ensure full drawdown on the project funds and to ensure that effective advocacy is built into the project all stages. 11. Carry out general administrative duties as appropriate. 12. Ensure the appropriate health and safety standards are applied to all activities undertaken as part of the project. 13. Any other such duties as may be assigned by the Manager.

7 PERSON SPECIFICATION APPENDIX B Post title: Learning Officer Eighth in the East (Ref: SC2752) Prepared by: RL Date: July 2015 CRITERIA Essential Desirable Education, Experience & Achievements Educated to degree level in teaching or equivalent relevant qualification or experience. Post graduate museum, archaeology or other relevant heritage qualification. Skills & Knowledge Personal Attributes Experience of delivering infra education and learning in a museum or school setting. Knowledge and experience of National Curriculum, GCSEs, and Further Education. Proven excellent spoken and written communication skills across a diverse range of audiences. Good demonstrable knowledge of the learning needs of a wide range of school students. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Planning skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines. Proven IT skills including word processing. Demonstrable communication skills in the English Language. Ability to approach challenges in a positive can do style. Demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to heritage organisations as providers of lifelong learning. Understanding of the current issues in museum education. Experience of working in partnership with other organisations, especially trustees and volunteers of museums and heritage organisations. Proven skills in training staff and volunteers. Interest in history, art and culture.

8 Creative, innovative, flexible approach to work. Tact, diplomacy, patience and resilience. Dependable, conscientious and hard working. Enthusiastic, confident and approachable. Willingness to undergo training. Special Circumstances This post involves travelling in rural areas, including some travel outside core hours and use of a vehicle is required. Adjustments will be considered. Willingness to work at weekends/evenings on occasions is essential. Subject to receipt of an Enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.