Producer

at  Imperial War Museums

OPPORTUNITY ID

483
Location
IWM North - Manchester
Career Level
C
Salary
£27,500 to £29,500 PA
Hours
36 hours net per week
Department
Participation
Job Summary
We are looking for a collaborative, creative individual to join the Learning and Engagement team as a Producer, to assist in the day-to-day development and delivery of high-quality Learning and Engagement programmes.
You will be joining a team of 35 staff members including Executive Producers, Senior Producers, Producers, Facilitators and Operations Assistants led by the Director, Audiences and Public Engagement.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN IWM NORTH WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ROLE WILL REQUIRE PERIODIC TRAVEL ACROSS OUR 5 BRANCHES.

This is a full-time, permanent role with some occasional weekend and evening work as required which will be renumerated through time off in lieu.
You should have a good understanding of both formal and informal public engagement and learning practices, with demonstrable experience of working with one or more of the following: schools, families, adults, young people and community groups.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting Senior Producers to create, plan, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate distinctive Learning and Engagement events and programmes, working collaboratively across IWM.
• Support the Senior Producers to meet museum and Learning and Engagement team targets, including KPIs, income generation, visitor, teacher, and student satisfaction.
• Supporting Senior Producers to actively embed all programming with innovative and creative production values and content, as well as ambitious digital elements - incorporating production techniques from across artforms and working closely with colleagues across IWM to achieve this.
• Actively ensure all programmes are inclusive, identifying appropriate target audiences (including hard-to-reach groups) in line with wider IWM audience strategies, and ensuring resources appropriately match need and provide breadth of appeal.
• Undertake research, collections-based and further afield, to contribute to the development of high quality, accurate learning and engagement resources for in-gallery and online programmes.
• Undertake relevant administrative tasks, such as: assisting in the care, upkeep and management of physical and digital resources and equipment for the department, ordering resources and equipment, financial administration relevant to the programmes, ensuring all activities are well-resourced, and liaising with colleagues across IWM and external partners where relevant to ensure a smooth day-to-day operation of the Learning and Engagement programme.
• Maintain an active and lively interest in developments in education and learning, such as public policy initiatives.
• Be security conscious, ensuring familiarity and cooperation with all IWM security procedures.
• Be actively committed to health and safety and safeguarding, ensuring familiarity with all IWM’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Working independently to balance a variety of projects in your portfolio.
• Line management of a Facilitator role.

FOR A FULL LIST OF DUTIES AND THE PERSON SPECIFICATION (WHICH YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE MARKED AGAINST) PLEASE VIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION.

Closing date for applications
October 9th 2024, 9:00 AM
Interview Details
Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 14th October 2024.
Benefits

The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only.

• Full-Time Equivalent Annual Leave: from the start we will give you 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this allowance increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you’ll get 30 days —an opportunity for rest, rejuvenation, and personal pursuits.
• Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life’s milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families.
• IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being.
• Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites.
• Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me)
• Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows.
• Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions.
• In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives.
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program.
• Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work.
• Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
• Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions).
• Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community.
• Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences.

…and more!
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM!
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to:
An enhanced check, which shows the same as a standard check plus any information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. This includes a check of the barred lists, which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the adults’ barred list, children’s barred list or both.
Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working
IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities.
We miss out when people feel IWM isn’t for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone.
Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public.
At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds.
We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.