Education Coordinator

Job Details

• Working Hours:
  
  35 Hours Per Week (Including regular weekend working on a rota basis)
• Contract Type:
  Full-Time, Temporary (2 years)
• Additional Payments:
  Casual Car Allowance, 6.7% Flexibility payment
• Closing Date: 18 June 2026;
  Closing time: 11:59pm
• Interview Method:
  Face to Face

The Education Coordinator will deliver a STEAM programme at Heaton Park, creating learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. The role involves educating visitors, generating income, and collaborating with local schools, community organisations and stakeholders.

• Plan and deliver self‑led and guided STEAM educational sessions for school groups and community visitors.
• Develop and secure funding and income‑generating opportunities for educational programmes.
• Collaborate with Heaton Park staff, the wider Parks Service, charities, and community organisations to enhance the visitor experience.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation and records for casual car usage, and other operational requirements.

• Experience in a visitor‑facing educational role, delivering educational activities.
• Experience developing and delivering STEAM programmes or activities.
• Experience working in partnership with community organisations, charities or external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to generate income from educational activities.
• Highly creative, adaptable and an excellent communicator.

All successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment and are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Pre‑employment checks will be conducted as required for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence is permitted in the application process but all statements must be truthful and original.

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service; additional leave can be purchased.
• A pension scheme – you’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave designed to support family life.
• Discounts and perks, including savings on shopping, holidays, phone plans, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests, and more.
• Learning and development opportunities – workshops, training, apprenticeships, and qualifications.
• Employment charter – secure, flexible work and fairness commitment, annual pay review.
• Volunteering leave – up to 3 days pro‑rate of paid volunteering leave.

Manchester City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including Black Asian Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and young people.