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Head of Learning & Participation

9 Jun

Shape our work with young people: lead a vibrant and highly skilled team delivering ambitious creative learning experiences at Birmingham Hippodrome, in schools, and in community settings.

Job Description

The Head of Learning & Participation leads the Hippodrome's Education, Community, Young People's and Access work (including successful delivery of Hippodrome Education Network); contributing to strategy development for these areas and more broadly within the Creative and Leadership teams; securing resources; leading a team of people; ensuring activity delivers maximum reach, impact and benefit for the young people, young creatives, schools and communities of our city region.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a hybrid basis, with occasional evenings, weekends, and travel.

Reporting directly to the Director of Creative Programmes, role includes line management of the following posts:
Education Manager (Primary & SEN)
Education Manager (Secondary & Post-16)
Young People & Community Manager
Access Lead
Freelance Project Managers

For full details of the role and the person we're looking for, please view the candidate pack.

Job Requirements

For full details of the role and the person we're looking for, please visit our careers site and view the candidate pack.

Job Responsibilities

To apply, please complete the application form on our website, including your CV, and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4). We shortlist all candidates anonymously, so please do not include your name or pronouns in the cover letter.

The role closes at 23:59 on the closing date.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Learning & Participation

  • Salary: £40k-£50k

  • Hours: Full time

  • Artform: Theatre

  • Role: Creative

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026

  • Contact email: [email protected]

  • Location: West Midlands | view on Google Maps

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