Cultural Education and Partnerships Officer

5 days ago


Luton, United Kingdom University of Bedfordshire Full time

Application closing date

27/01/2025

Location

Luton

Salary

Grade 6: £31,387 to £37,999

Contract

Fixed term

Contractual hours

14

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

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Job information

Are you passionate about arts, culture, and education? Do you believe in the power of partnerships to inspire the next generation? At the University of Bedfordshire, we are dedicated to creating meaningful connections between education, culture, and the wider community. We are seeking a Cultural Education Partnerships Officer to play a key role in this vital mission.

Funded by Arts Council England as part of a wider Place Partnerships project, this dynamic position offers the chance to work collaboratively with schools, cultural organisations, and community groups, supporting the development of innovative commissions and networks that promote inclusive access to the arts.

Based within the University’s Culture and Community Engagement Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative programmes that ignite inspiration among young people and foster meaningful connections within the community. You will also contribute to a dynamic and collaborative project ecosystem, designed to support and nurture cultural and community initiatives, ensuring they flourish and make a lasting impact.
- What you will do:_
- Lead and develop partnerships across education, arts, and community sectors.
- Mentor and support creative practitioners to build and deliver cultural education commissions
- Advocate and embed cultural education into the broader Place Partnerships project
- Support the expansion of the Luton Creative Teachers’ Network
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in cultural education.
- What we are looking for:_
- Proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
- A strong understanding of the role of arts and culture in education.
- A commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and inclusivity.
- Experience mentoring and nurturing cultural practitioners to deliver cultural education projects.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our university’s mission of transforming lives through education while driving the growth and impact of our cultural initiatives through the strategic support of Place Partnerships investment.

Interviews will be held on 12th February 2025, and will take place at the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton Campus

For a full job description and person specification

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.



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