Job Title: Head of Audiences and Programmes
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent / Full time
About us:
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily to visitors, revealing the secrets and telling fascinating stories of the secret British World War Two codebreaking operations. The mission of the Bletchley Park Trust is to attract, engage and educate people from all over the world in order to inspire them with Bletchley Park’s crucial role in World War Two.
Our people, staff and volunteers, are our biggest resource and we are committed to value, invest in and nurture our people. One of our six strategic goals is to be the best we can in how we lead, manage and invest in our people. Bletchley Park is a great place to work and we are committed to making it even better
About the role:
We are looking for a Head of Audiences and Programmes to join our busy team. Reporting to the Director of Public Engagement, you will lead and manage the team responsible for the delivery of Bletchley Park’s Museum engagement programmes including learning (formal and informal) and other public and academic programming offers, so that the organisation may widen its public appeal.
It’s a great time to join us. We have recently opened our new Learning Centre and are about to open a new 250-seat auditorium – providing exciting new opportunities for the development of our offer. The new Head of Audiences and Programmes will take the creative lead for future learning and public programmes, improving how we engage with a range of existing and new audiences.
Key responsibilities:
- Draw on visitor insights and data to lead, develop, research, plan and oversee the implementation of innovative programmes to develop the visitor offer and drive visitation and engagement.
- Lead on developing and delivering an audience development strategy for the organisation. Identify target audience segments and create tailored programmes and initiatives to attract and engage them effectively.
- Lead on the ongoing development of learning at Bletchley Park, overseeing the delivery of agreed formal and informal programmes and offers, including the schools’ programme and family offer.
The ideal candidate:
You will have demonstratable experience of developing and delivering audience focussed products and programmes within the museums and heritage industry. You will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal, contract and project management skills. Good IT skills including the ability to use Google Docs, MS office, and word processing and spreadsheets is a must.
This position is full time, working 37.5 hours each week, usually Monday to Friday 9.00 until 17.00. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as required.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- BUPA wellbeing cash plan
- 38 days holiday per annum, inclusive of statutory holidays.
- Friendly work environment
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 August 2023
You will be based on site at Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes.
The Trust operates a policy of compliance with the law on grounds of non-discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, nationality or disabilities. No smoking is permitted in any offices or buildings.
If you feel you could be an asset to our team then please click the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter.
