Learning Producer

Contract Fixed term from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027 (aligned with Liverpool Biennial 2027 programme delivery)

, 11.59pm

This role will oversee and be ultimately responsible for the devising, planning and delivery of learning programme and engagement activity, working towards delivery of Liverpool Biennial 2027.

Reports to:

Director of Programme & Partnerships / Head of Programme and Partnerships (maternity cover)

Responsible for:
Programme & Learning Assistant, Access Liaison Officer, Trainees & Interns, Other project funded roles

Taking place 5 June – 12 September 2027, the 14th edition of Liverpool Biennial will be informed by perspectives and experiences of childhood and youth in Liverpool and across the world. It is co-curated by Aimee Harrison and Lucía Sanromán and will present the work of 25 artists working in venues and public spaces across the city.

The role of Learning Producer sits within the programme team – made up of programme, learning and front of house colleagues who work collaboratively to produce ambitious, innovative projects. As well as the Biennial festival, they also produce year-round public realm commissions, publications, and a public programme of talks, workshops, performances, and events.

This role will oversee and be ultimately responsible for the devising, planning and delivery of our learning programme and engagement activity, working towards delivery of Liverpool Biennial 2027. This includes the delivery of a substantial collaborative project working with young people and an artist to be made in a public square in Liverpool.

In this managerial role, you will ensure ample, diverse and exciting opportunities for residents and visitors alike to participate in, engage with and develop skills and knowledge as part of our projects. You’ll be working with children and young people, schools, colleges and universities, communities, creative practitioners and more.

• Develop, project-manage, and deliver innovative, ambitious, and transformational programmes for creative learning, inspired by the artistic work of Biennial artists, with key audiences: education (schools, colleges, FE and HE), families, communities and artists.
• Work closely with the Director of Programme & Partnerships and LB2027 Co-Curators to ensure organisational commitments to engagement are considered and achieved within Learning Programme planning and outputs.
• Manage a minimum of 3 collaborative commissions between children, young people, communities and artists per biennial cycle ensuring deep engagement and care for participants and collaborators, and overseeing all aspects of delivery, including artist liaison, production, fabrication and installation in collaboration with Production support and the Programme Team.
• Contribute to the shaping and delivery of a suite of learning and engagement resources and events, both in person and online including a family / children’s guide, ensuring they align with national curriculum where appropriate.
• Liaise closely and work collaboratively with education and engagement staff within LB partner organisations to devise and deliver joint or associated programming.
• Support LB2027 Curators to facilitate a Young Curators group of children and/or young people. Work to ensure they have a positive and generative experience with ample opportunities for skills development, and that outcomes and learnings from group are embedded into programme planning, delivery and organisational strategy.
• Ensure paid opportunities for local creative practitioners to participate in the delivery of the learning programme i.e. illustrators, writers, photographers, workshop facilitators, etc.
• Coordinate and deliver…