Learning Producer (Schools and Youth)

National Army Museum

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT

Audiences & Engagement Division

Post: Learning Producer (Schools and Youth)

Post No: NAM 257

Reports to: Head of Learning

Job Role

The National Army Museum is recruiting a full time Learning Producer who will join the
Learning team. The post-holder will be responsible for delivery to schools and youth
groups - key audiences for the Museum.

The  focus  of  this  role  will  be  on  co-ordinating,  delivering  and  evaluating  a  vibrant,
original, relevant and fun participatory schools and youth programme which leverages
the  Museum  collection,  resources  and  the  expertise  of  the  National  Army  Museum
team.

The  post-holder  will  contribute  to  the  development  of  new  initiatives  for  SEND  and
partnerships  with  key  external  organisations  that  provide  learning  and  training
opportunities  for  under  18’s.  They  will  also  support  the  Department’s  community
learning activities through workshops, outreach visits, when required.

The  Learning Producer  will be responsible for  researching,  preparing  and delivering
learning  sessions,  meeting  and  greeting  school  groups,  supporting  marketing  and
publicity initiatives and coordinating school bookings and visits.

The post-holder will provide general administrative support for the department including
collating and preparing relevant statistical data, creating and updating mailing lists and
department archives, and maintain and improve filing systems to ensure easy retrieval
of information.

The post-holder should have a commitment to learning and developing their knowledge
about the Army and the Museum’s collections, ensuring their understanding is up-to-
date and relevant. Learning programmes and resources bring together the collections,
resources and expertise of the Museum and its staff.

This post is a public facing role and not suitable for hybrid working. Some weekend
working will be required for which time off in lieu will be given.

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Job Description

The post-holder is responsible for the following key deliverables and accountabilities:

Schools and Youth

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

Plan, coordinate and deliver innovative schools programmes that focus on the
British Army and army attributes both on-site, off-site and virtually, including
regular workshop programmes and one-off events such as study days,
takeover days and cadet events.

Contribute to printed and digital resources to support directed and self-directed
learning. These include the delivery of school sessions, study days, open days,
special events, and programmes.

Liaise with schools and organisations working with schools to develop strong
links to ensure an accessible and welcoming programme and ensure that all
work seeks to build lifelong relationships and future visitors.

Support the Head of Learning in their work with advisors, teachers and other
education professionals and relevant organisations, such as Royal Hospital
Chelsea, local authorities, Kids in Museums, Arts Award and CCF and ACF.

Support the day-to-day work of freelance educators, volunteers and suppliers
who work on the schools’ programme including recruitment and training.

Create content for schools’ programme publications and other learning
resources for schools and contribute to the Museum’s wider digital activities.
This includes the updating of the schools’ section of the website, creating
digital resources and social media activity.

Support the promotion of the Museum’s schools programme locally and
nationally and support NAM’s participation in national initiatives, special events
or projects.

Support the development and deliver schools projects – nationally, regionally,
locally both onsite and digitally to deliver a service with national reach and
impact.

Identify and support opportunities to celebrate the engagement of school
learners in the stories and attributes of the British Army through displays,
blogs, publications and digital assets and to regularly update the relevant
sections of the Museum’s website.

Represent schools’ audiences in relation to learning, interpretation, access and
audience development for major projects and exhibitions.

Assist the Head of Learning with the upkeep, maintenance reporting and
equipping of the Foyle Centre.

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(l)

Assist with the management and maintenance of the Museum’s Handling
Collection.

(m)  Manage and maintain the Museum’s Learning materials including gallery trails,

worksheets, etc.

(n)  Maintain the storage and workshop areas, including materials inventory.

(o)

(p)

Flag any risks to spaces, materials, etc. to the Head of Learning and other
relevant departments

Assist and deliver programmes for marginalised and underserved groups both
on and off site, preparing lesson plans and resources that adapt conventional
teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils.

(q)

Advocate for the Museum’s SEND provision with local learning and SEND
providers and drive local community use.

General

(r)

(s)

(t)

(u)

(v)

Manage and monitor delegated budgets and resources for the schools
programme and projects to ensure best value.

In consultation with the Head of Learning, liaise with Visitor Experience staff to
ensure that they have the information they need about activities and resources
for schools, etc. so that these visitors can be welcomed, briefed and managed
to a high standard.

In consultation with the Head of Learning, liaise with Commercial staff to
ensure that where relevant and strategically applicable, commercial objectives
are achieved.

Undertake administrative duties, including: procuring services and works;
administering delegated budgets, purchase orders and invoices; compiling
reports and proposals; and collating statistics to report against KPIs.

Undertake research, monitoring and evaluation to continuously improve the
quality of schools provision and maintain up-to-date data to enable monthly
and annual reporting against KPI’s.

(w)  Contribute to monthly reports detailing activities including reporting on KPIs,

programmes, budgets, and other deliverables.

(x)  Work with learning and participation team colleagues to ensure that schools

provision contributes to the Museum’s wider learning strategies.

(y)

Ensure all learning provision is as physically and intellectually accessible as
possible.

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(z)

Participate as an active and responsible member of the Audiences and
Engagement Division and contribute to the implementation of the Museum’s
policies, strategies, business and operational plans.

(aa)  To represent the Museum at agreed external events.

(bb)  Undertake any other work as required by the Head of Learning or Senior

Management team.

2.

Resource Management

(a) Responsible for the motivation, management and training of designated

Museum staff, contractors, freelancers and volunteers, exercising a proper
duty of care over them.

(b) Manage and monitor delegated budgets and resources for the learning

programme and projects to ensure best value.

3.

Internal Relationships

(a) The post-holder will need to work closely with all colleagues across the

Museum.

(b) The post-holder will be required to liaise as appropriate with wider Museum

staff, Senior Management team, supporters and partners.

4.

External Relationships and Partnerships

(a)

Supporting and maintaining a wide range of external relationships in relation to
the development and operation of schools and young people’s provision.

5.

Health & Safety

(a)

Be committed to good health and safety and access practice, ensuring
familiarity and compliance with Museum policies, procedures and guidelines
and the health and safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors at all
times.

(b)

Undertaking risk assessment where appropriate.

(c)

(d)

The post-holder will be required to assist in the setup/breakdown of learning
spaces (e.g. lifting and moving chairs, tables, workshop materials, etc.)

Supporting and promoting the health and safety of visitors and participants in
Learning activities.

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In addition, the post-holder is required to:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Act in every way so as to preserve the Museum’s reputation and good name in
all areas of its work and be fully committed to openness and transparency in all
its dealings.

Ensure that the Museum’s accounting and financial procedures are strictly
adhered to and embed a culture of control and financial discipline.

To play a full part in the generation of income as required and to avoid
breaches of financial regularity and propriety, the misapplication of funds or
waste of resources. Effectively manage delegated budgets and projects and be
responsible for the proper exercise, as instructed, of any delegated financial
powers, having express regard to the Director’s appointment as the Museum's
Accounting Officer; especially to promote efficient and cost-effective methods
of working to keep strictly within planned budget allocations, as set by the
Senior Leadership team.

Take due care to assess and manage risk, having regard to the Museum’s
Risk Management Policy; (Risk Management at the National Army Museum:
Matrix of Risks).

Carry out his/her duties in accordance with the Museum’s Equal Opportunities
Policy.

Travel to and operate from the National Army Museum’s outstations or
locations where the Collection, or parts of the Collection, or other Museum
property or services are held, or carried on, as and when necessary. UK and
some foreign travel may be required. The post-holder will be required to work
off-site including at the Museum’s collections centre at Stevenage.

(g)

The post-holder will be based at the Museum in Chelsea.

(h)

(i)

(j)

The post-holder must co-operate fully with the Management of the Museum in
pursuance of the Museum’s aims, as set out in its Royal Charter, and to
enhance the Museum’s standing and reputation through its contacts with the
public and the media. This will include membership of various development
and other teams set up from time-to-time and reporting to the Director and
Senior Leadership team.

Participate in Museum committees, teams and working parties, as delegated
by the Head of Learning and represent the Museum on external committees,
as required.

Support presentations to the National Army Museum Council (Trustees), the
Senior Leadership team and members of staff as requested.

(k)

Deputise for the Head of Learning, as required.

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  The appointment is permanent (subject to a six-month probation period),

working 37 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.  Additional evening and weekend
working may be required for which time off in lieu will be given. The salary is
£34,040pa (inclusive) with a Joint Contributory Pension operated under the
NEST Scheme.  The post-holder is required to give three months’ notice in
resigning.

8.

9.

The appointment will be subject to a security clearance.

This job description sets out the key responsibilities and tasks of the post and
is not exhaustive.  It may alter with the changing needs of the Museum.  This
job description may be reviewed and updated annually.

10.

The National Army Museum is an equal opportunities employer.

Justin Maciejewski, Director
National Army Museum

March 2026

Signature:  ………………………………………  Date: ………………………………

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