The Role
At the National Memorial Arboretum, we believe in building on potential. As a Learning and Participation Officer you will have the ability of developing, coordinating, and delivering educational and participatory programmes that engage visitors, students, families and community groups that could have a real impact on people's lives.
The Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion.
At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.
We are the country's largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it's needed.
As a Learning and Participation Officer, you will be responsible for creating and delivering learning and participation experiences, workshops and events with the support of a team of learning volunteers.
If successful, the main duties of your role will be:
Programme Delivery
- Develop, and implement educational programmes, workshops, participatory and family events that align with the organisation's goals and objectives.
- Development and creation of supporting documentation and physical resources used for the L&P programme.
- Coordinate, timetable and brief all Learning Volunteers for all activity on and off site.
- To work with the Head of Learning and Participation and wider Arboretum team to develop engagement opportunities for all visitors.
- Delivery and facilitation of both formal and informal workshops sessions (Term time and school holidays)
- To organise and manage all practical elements of visits and workshops at the National Memorial Arboretum including sourcing and preparing of any materials and resources.
- Design and deliver work experience programmes for students age 14
- Support and deliver young people's volunteering programmes- Duke of Edinburgh and Young Arboretum Ambassadors.
- Support on large scale events on site representing Learning and Participation.
- Coordinate the Lifelong Learning programme.
Systems and Documentation
- Supervise and maintain an efficient and effective bookings system, generating statistics and a dedicated learning database.
- Gather and monitor visitor data and case studies.
Curriculum Development
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and refine curriculum materials that are engaging, informative, and align with the organisation's educational goals.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure program content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Internal and External Relationships
- Collaborate with RBL Remembrance team.
- Work closely with marketing and communication team to input into developing strategies to promote learning and participation programmes and events to the target audiences.
- Develop and build external relationships with schools , colleges and universities.
Feedback and Evaluation
- Implement assessment tools, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to gather participant input and measure program effectiveness.
- With the Head of Learning and Participation review and assess collected data to make informed decisions about programme improvements and adjustments
- Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading as requested by the Head of Learning and Participation.
Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR.
About the National Memorial Arboretum
The Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 350 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year the Arboretum welcomes around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 200+ events which take place across the site.
In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum formally opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre.