Learning & Engagement Coordinator

Position: Learning & Engagement Coordinator
Location: Much Hadham

Job Title:

Learning & Engagement Coordinator

Location:

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6EE
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Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Job type:
Full time, 2-year Fixed Term role (35 hours/week)

The Henry Moore Foundation was founded by the artist in 1977 to encourage public appreciation of the visual arts and is the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe. We hold the principal collection of artworks by Moore, some 20,000 objects, including monumental bronzes, carvings, works on paper and tapestries. Works from the collection are displayed at the artist's home in the tranquil hamlet of Perry Green as well as touring in national and international exhibitions.

The Role

Reporting to the Learning & Engagement Manager, this exciting new role will support the creation, coordination and delivery of the Learning and Engagement Programme at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in our brand new state of the art Sheep Field Barn gallery and learning spaces.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in participatory arts and cultural learning. You will be confident planning and delivering hands-on, creative activities inspired by art, nature and Henry Moore's work, creating welcoming and inclusive experiences that are both fun and educational.

You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised and audience-focused, with practical making skills and experience delivering inclusive, participatory activities, to appeal to a diverse audience and range of abilities.

The Candidate:

A degree or equivalent level of study in a relevant subject (e.g. fine art, history of art, museum studies, education)
An active and informed interest in participatory arts or cultural activities
Practical creative/arts and crafts making skills
Experience in an engagement role within a cultural environment
Track record in delivering practical led activities [E] and creating learning resources
Good understanding of community networks and community engagement
Good understanding of effective review and evaluation processes
Excellent communicator and 'people person' with ability to engaging with a range of people, including children, families, external partners, and colleagues.
Ability to initiate and develop successful and sustainable partnerships
Diplomatic and highly organised with great attention to detail, ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Target-driven and highly audience-focused
Good literacy skills

Experience of supervising volunteers and/or freelancers
Competent in use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Ability to work flexible hours: some evenings and weekends

Additionally, we expect all employees at HMS&G to share and work to our core values:

Generous & Inclusive: work together, share across teams, nurture relationships and enable others
Respect & Value: be ethical, respect differences, listen to others and acknowledge effort
Visionary & Creative: forward thinking, enthusiastic, keep learning, inspire and engage others

Benefits:

We support you on your development at work and your career goals
If appropriate for the job role, a proportion of homeworking may be considered
Time off for family emergencies (unpaid) and compassionate leave (paid)
Free access to our 24-hour confidential personal assistance and counselling scheme
Company sick pay (includes SSP) on the completion of 6 months' service
Vouchers for a free eyesight test for DSE (Display Screen Equipment) users
Interest-free loan of up to £1,000 to assist with the purchase of annual travel tickets, a car or bicycle.
10% discount in the HMF book/gift shops and caféInterviews will take place for shortlisted candidates in Perry Green, Hertfordshire on Tuesday 10 February 2026.

Applications must be submitted by 9:00 am on Monday 2 February 2026.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of;
Learning and Engagement, L and D, Organisational Engagement Coordinator, Learning & Development, Learning Coordinator, Head of Learning and Development, Engagement Manager, , Project Manager, Learning and Engagement Programme, L & E Manager may also be considered for this role