project coordinator Dudley, England
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Project Coordinator
Location: Dudley
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 3 years fixed term contract (Until May 2026)
Are you passionate about education? Do you thrive on organising exciting activities for young minds? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in the museum's Programme Development team.
As a Project Coordinator for our ‘Little Makers’ project, you’ll be co-creating unforgettable activities for and with school groups in the Black Country. Organisation and creativity are key in this role, as you’ll be instrumental in designing engaging programs that ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning. Sound interesting? Keep reading.
What will you be doing?
- Co-creating with schools high-quality, meaningful, and creative learning experiences that will benefit KS1 pupils and meet the curriculum requirements of KS1 teachers.
- Developing, project managing, and delivering in-person creative workshops and digital content to support the learning outcomes to be used by teachers.
- Instigating and sustaining lasting relationships with Black Country schools and other relevant organisations.
- Working and communicating across multiple teams and organisations to ensure delivery is on track with set deadlines,
- Training teachers and members of the museum’s internal team, in the delivery of new content and tours for a KS1 audience.
- Disseminate experience and best practices within the wider heritage and learning communities.
- Independently traveling to schools across the region.
What are we looking for?
- Experience delivering & creating learning content and activities for schools.
- Evidence working with and/ or understanding of KSI audiences.
- A passion for promoting creativity and enthusiasm.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Practical experience in evaluating projects and activities.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal museum operating hours.
Who are we?
We are an award-winning open-air museum. Throughout our 44-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations. We are currently embarking upon our largest development ever, with a multi-million-pound investment bringing our story into the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
What can you expect?
- Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations.
- Opportunity to learn new skills.
- Competitive rewards & benefits.
- Supportive & inclusive work culture.
- Positive attitude to work-life balance.
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer and we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from underrepresented groups.
Closing Date: 31/07/2023
Interviews are expected to take place on 04/08/2023, although Adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
