Learning Officer: Peterborough Cathedral
19 hours ago
Peterborough Cathedral is one of the finest Norman Cathedrals in England. Founded as a monastic community in 654 AD, it became one of the most significant medieval abbeys in the country, the burial place of two queens and the scene of Civil War upheavals.Today the Cathedral is the most significant building in a diverse and growing city, a tourist destination and a venue for exhibitions, cultural events, meetings and receptions. But at its heart it remains, what it has always been, a place of Christian prayerand worship, of ministry and mission; the 'Mother Church’ of the Diocese of Peterborough and the seat of the Bishop of Peterborough and all its other activities contribute to or are part of that wider purpose that is spelt out most fully in the Cathedral’svision and values document published in 2019 available on the Cathedral website
The Learning and Engagement Department works with visitors of all ages, cultures, faiths and backgrounds to experience the rich resources the Cathedral has to offer. Using a multi-sensory approach, we encourage visitors to explore and grow in understandingof the Cathedral as an ancient, living, sacred space. We want visitors to feel amazed, curious and eager to discover more and to feel able and willing to return
**As a Learning Officer, you will assist in the development and delivery of activities for visitors, from school groups to local interest groups and everything in between. You will be creative, innovative and adaptable, able to communicate the Cathedral’sstory in fresh and exciting ways. You will report to the Head of Learning and work alongside a team of dedicated volunteers.**
**Key Responsibilities**
- To assist the Head of Learning in the development of curriculum-linked activities for school groups
- To lead activities with school groups inside the Cathedral, the visitor centre and in schools
- To encourage feedback from schools and evaluate each session we deliver
- To maintain resources used for school visits, keeping them well-organised and tidy
- To prepare the resources needed for each activity, ensuring there is enough to deliver a session
- To support volunteers in the delivery of activities for school groups and work alongside them
- To assist the Head of Learning and the Head of Communications in the promotion of our school visit provision
- To liaise with schools in the booking process: initial enquiry, processing booking forms, preparing confirmation packs and liaising with the Accounts department
- To assist the Head of Learning in the maintenance of the school visit volunteer rota
- To update the website and ticket booking pages for the department’s activities
- To liaise with individuals and tour companies looking to book a tour, directing them to the website or completing a booking process: initial enquiry, processing booking forms, preparing confirmation packs and liaising with the Accounts department
- To liaise with volunteer guides regarding bookings and tour schedules
- To assist the Head of Learning in the development and delivery of family activities in the Cathedral
- To keep the department order book up to date and provide visitor data to the Head of Department
- To undertake any other activities deemed necessary to the role as appropriate
**Person Specification**
Whilst it is not required that the post holder should be a member of a church congregation it will be important for them to understand the faith dimension of the life and work of the Cathedral so that the needs of pilgrims and worshippers are supported whennecessary by the welcome team.
**What we can offer**
As well as a beautiful working environment and the opportunity to work with a great team of people, we can offer:
**Contract**
- A permanent contract with a three months probationary period.
- 32 hours per week, typically 8.30am-4.30pm. Occasional weekend working will be required for which time off will be given in lieu
- 25 days holiday per year + 8 bank holidays.
**Remuneration**
- Salary at £10 per hour. (£16,640 per annum based on 32hpw)
**Pension**
- The Cathedral operates the NEST pension scheme with auto-enrolment after 3 months.
**Further information and how to apply**:
Please apply, either using this site and ensure you attach a covering letter that makes it clear to the selection panel how you believe your skills are relevant to the role described and what excites you most about this opportunity.
Peterborough Cathedral is an equal opportunities employer.
**Disclosure and Barring Service. This role will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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