Museum Officer at Bank of England

Pro-rata pay is £16,992 – £19,116

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Museum Officer (Education) to coordinate and deliver a range of education initiatives for schools and families within the Bank of England Museum. We are looking for a candidate who has proven experience of developing and delivering Museum based educational programmes and bespoke outreach projects with schools across the UK.

Department Overview

The Museum Officer (Education) role sits in the Public and Stakeholder Engagement team, which is in the Stakeholder and Media Engagement Division of the Communications Directorate.

Public and Stakeholder Engagement is responsible for ensuring that the Bank is accessible to all our external partners. This includes firms, charities and trade associations, among others, as well as the public as a whole.

The Bank of England Museum represents both the Bank’s history and our work today. It plays a key role in helping to promote understanding of the Bank’s role and the wider economy, alongside global economic history. 

The Museum Officer (Education) will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of education sessions for schools and families which will include developing new educational programmes that reflect the key themes within the Museum collections, temporary exhibitions and events in the Museum.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering education sessions for schools and families, including management of bookings and evaluation
• Supporting the Bank’s Museum team in the development and delivery of current and new initiatives
• Assisting the Museum front of house team in the day-to-day running of the Museum, as required
• Supporting the Bank’s Education team on the loan box programme for schools, including management of bookings and evaluation
• Marketing events and activities to schools across the UK

Role Requirements

Minimum (Essential) Criteria

• Proven knowledge of learning in museums
• Proven knowledge of working alongside colleagues and partners to deliver a learning programme
• Experience of devising, delivering, and evaluating educational initiatives in a heritage or other education setting
• Experience of working with a range of audiences through learning and engagement activities
• Knowledge of the curriculum requirements for schools across the UK
• Computer literate with experience in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills and an ability to engage with people at all levels of seniority.

Our Approach to Inclusion

This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits Information

• A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. 

Closing date: 28 February 2024.