Durham County Council’s Culture, Sport and Tourism Service delivers outstanding cultural experiences across the council’s culture venues and programmes. We are committed to inspiring learning and engagement for people of all ages, supporting creativity, and promoting access to culture across the county.
We’re looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Learning & Engagement Support Officer to help shape unforgettable learning experiences at our new venue, The Light, which is due to open in 2026. In this role, you’ll design and deliver inspiring learning programmes and events with a specific focus on connecting children and young people with science, technology and contemporary art, bringing our collections, cultural spaces and exhibitions to life.
You will work across our varied programme of exhibitions and events in the Gallery Spaces to create inclusive, thought‑provoking experiences that spark curiosity and creativity through learning. Whether collaborating with artists, working with schools, families and communities, or welcoming first‑time visitors, you’ll play a key role in shaping how audiences experience The Light.
If you’re enthusiastic about contemporary art and heritage, thrive in creative environments, and are driven to make art and collections accessible, we’d love to hear from you.
What is involved?
In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in shaping inspiring learning experiences across our arts spaces, heritage venues, exhibitions, and collections. Working closely with schools, teachers, and partners, you’ll design and deliver creative activities that bring culture, artistic practice, and our shared stories to life for audiences of all ages. From developing innovative learning resources and digital content to contributing to the creation, interpretation, and delivery of exhibitions and arts engagement projects, your work will help spark curiosity and connection. You’ll also support volunteers, maintain high standards of safety and care for learning and exhibition spaces, and ensure our activities are continuously improving through accurate reporting and thoughtful evaluation.
What will I need?
- Experience in developing and delivering learning activities within cultural, heritage, or arts settings.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of current trends and best practice in cultural learning and audience engagement.
- Ability to manage projects, resources, and maintain accurate records.
- Experience working with schools and educational stakeholders.
- Familiarity with digital learning tools and online engagement platforms.
- Understanding of heritage collections and performance arts.
People who meet the essential requirements will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure and may need to travel across the County and North East as required to deliver learning sessions, attend meetings, events, or training sessions.
Our offer to you
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
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