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Archives: Wigan & Leigh is inviting applications for a freelance Archives Learning & Engagement Officer for the period April 2026 – March 2027. You will work with a small but passionate team to shape and deliver a diverse public programme that engages with our audiences.
For full details of the role visit: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Resident/Museums-and-archives/Archives-Learning-and-Engagement-Officer.pdf To discuss the role or to submit an application email Helen Raymond at
[email protected] The fee for this role is £20,800 equivalent to £160 per day (7.4 hours), at 130 days over the course of twelve months. This is approximately 2.5 days per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Closing date: 22nd March 12am Key deliverables: Leading on family engagement, including devising, and co-delivering a programme of monthly family-orientated weekend activities, school holiday activities (e.g. family friendly town hall tours) and one larger family event in Leigh Town Hall over the Christmas period. Delivering existing and new workshops for KS3 secondary school pupils for delivery at Leigh Town Hall and in local schools. Supporting our Customer Services Officer in the delivery of reminiscence workshops in local care homes (read about these here and here). Engagement work with SEND audiences Contributing to programme development linked to planned textile themed exhibition Plan and run other community engagement activities as guided by the Archives Manager. Proactively recruiting schools, groups, participants etc to activities and programme strands to meet KPIs
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Experience of facilitating and developing educational and outreach programme strands such as school workshops, family craft activity, care home reminiscence sessions etc Familiarity with KS3 history school curriculum Experience delivering outreach, learning and engagement activity in the heritage or culture sector. Demonstrable experience working with a range of audiences such as families, young people, adult learners, senior citizens, people with special educational needs, global majority audiences etc. Proficiency with Microsoft packages and using design platforms to create engagement content Flexibility to cover reminiscence/school workshops including short notice bookings Interest in local history, and passion for bringing history and heritage to life for audiences Willingness to undergo Wigan Council's safeguarding training Candidates will demonstrate that they have a valid enhanced DBS check in place for the duration of the contract.
The role will be based at Leigh Town Hall with some offsite work. Some remote working can be undertaken in agreement with the manager.