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Head of Learning and InterpretationLocation:Flexible / hybrid, travel is required to English Heritage offices and sites as required. Salary:From £68,325 per annum, depending on location, skills and experience / Full time 36 hrs per week / Permanent Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage. Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create. We are looking for a Head of Learning and Interpretation to join our team. The role is full time and permanent working 36 hours per week. You can be based at any of our offices or work remotely, with travel to English Heritage sites and partner organisations as required. The BenefitsSalary from £68,325 per annum, depending on skills, experience and location 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Subscriptions to professional bodies Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafes Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave Options to buy additional leave An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events This is a great opportunity for a senior museum or heritage professional to help shape the future of English Heritage. We care for some of the most remarkable places in England, this role unlocks the stories they hold and helps to share them with the public. You will lead on the provision of innovative and compelling interpretation at the sites in our care. From Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall, Kenwood House to Tintagel. You will also oversee the provision of one of the most ambitious learning programmes in the sector with the aim of engaging with every school-age child in the country. This is a senior and pivotal role within the organisation that will work strategically to allocate and prioritise resource, contribute to significant funding bids, lead innovation and embed new thinking within the organisation. Minimum RequirementsTo be considered as Head of Learning and Interpretation, you'll need: Proven experience at a senior level in learning, content or interpretation roles in the heritage or museum sector. Evidence of the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with clear public impact. A successful track record of developing and delivering innovative learning and interpretation projects and programmes. Strong strategic, operational and project management skills. Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills. A passion for England's history and heritage. Interviews will be held on 21st May. If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contactHRResourcingandWellbeingTeam@.uk . No agencies please. Find out more about us and what we do:can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us:Everybody's welcome at English Heritage. Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing. We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments. You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr