Newham Heritage Centre Learning and Engagement Apprentice

The Newham Heritage Centre Learning and Engagement (L&E) Apprentice will provide reliable and high-quality support within the Heritage Service, with a focus on contributing to the planning, organisation and co-ordination of engagement activities within Newham Heritage Centre’s programme. Alongside this, the L&E Apprentice will successfully complete the Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Level 3 qualification. This will require the postholder to meet performance standards and the qualification requirements.

The L&E Apprentice role is focused on the planning, organisation and delivery of a wide-reaching heritage engagement programme, which includes education and creative activities and projects. The postholder will work alongside the project team, and be managed by the Learning and Engagement Officer, to gain experience delivering workshops, talks, performances and events alongside supporting ‘day-to-day’ visitor experience.

The post holder will undertake a final assessment which includes a final project report and the development of a professional portfolio adhering to the assessment standards needed to achieve the Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship.

This role forms part of Newham Council’s wider project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform Canning Town Old Library into Newham Heritage Centre, the borough’s new cultural hub which will explore Newham’s extraordinary heritage and stories.

£27,785 – Annual Salary
Fixed Term Contract – 24 Months
To apply you must be a resident of Newham, living in the following postcode areas: E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16 and E20.