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Learning Officer – Unlocking Our Sound Heritage, Corporate Headquarters, Cultra

Please find enclosed:

Job description and Personnel Specification General terms and conditions Application Form Monitoring questionnaire

Please return completed application forms to [email protected] or by post to -

Human Resources DepartmentNational Museums Northern Ireland153 Bangor RoadCultraHolywoodBT18 0EU

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RETURN OF APPLICATIONS IS:

4.00PM ON FRIDAY 5TH JULY

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING TIME AND DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Job Title: Learning Officer – Unlocking Our Sound Heritage (part-time, 2 days a week)

Grade: Executive Officer I Salary Scale: £26,962 - £27,819 pro rata

Department: Collections Location: Corporate Headquarters, Cultra

Responsible to: Project Manager Duration: Fixed Term (Until September 2021)

Organisational background:National Museums Northern Ireland was established by the National Museums & Galleries (NI) Order 1998, and comprises the Ulster Museum, Ulster Folk Museum, Ulster Transport Museum and Ulster American Folk Park. Between them, the National Museums group is the largest visitor attraction in Northern Ireland and makes a significant contribution to cultural tourism.

National Museums NI is an ambitious organisation delivering award-winning museum services to more than 900,000 visitors annually. Our mission is to: Develop, manage and care for our collections to benefit current and future generations Make our collections accessible to the widest possible audiences Play a leading role in the economic and social wellbeing and future of this place Build an organisation where people feel valued

The organisation receives its core funding from the Department for Communities (DfC), but generates income and sponsorship from a variety of other sources to meet its revenue and capital expenditure needs.

Overall purpose of job:To deliver the learning and engagement activities as defined in the National Lottery Heritage Fund Learning Plan. The role holder will develop and deliver artist-led creative workshops with community partners, organise training programmes for volunteers, create a series of co-produced digital resources for schools and for community learning, and develop and deliver educational sessions to higher education students.

This job is part of “Unlocking Our Sound Heritage”, an ambitious project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and lead by the British Library in conjunction with national and regional partners across the UK.

Unlocking Our Sound Heritage will digitally preserve almost half a million endangered sound recordings from across the UK and make 100,000 available online, transforming the visibility of sound archive collections in the process.

National Museums NI will be the hub for Northern Ireland. Over three years we will digitise 5,000 physical of 20

JOB DESCRIPTION

sound items, from our own collections, and from other collections within our area. The digitised material will then be used as part of a learning and outreach activity for the benefit of the people of Northern Ireland.

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The activities which the post holder will be expected to perform will include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities Develop and deliver artist-led creative workshops which explore the sound recordings being

digitally preserved as part of the project with a range of community partners. Create a series of co-produced digital resources for schools and for community learning, including

a pack with selections of sound collections relating to heritage of the island of Ireland and a teachers’ resource which will provide specific guidance to tie in with the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

Develop and deliver educational sessions to higher education students who are studying in museums, libraries and archives courses on the theme of using audio archives as part of public programmes and exhibitions.

Organise training programmes for volunteers to help support listening to and selecting materials, testing and evaluating content as part of sessions.

Resources Managed Responsible for overseeing the learning and engagement activities of the project, facilitators and

volunteers.

Main Tasks Develop a good understanding of the sound recordings being digitally preserved as part of the

project with a view to incorporating these into the learning and engagement activities as defined in the National Lottery Heritage Fund Learning Plan.

Commission artists, facilitators and/or content producers as appropriate and work with them to deliver high quality learning and engagement outputs.

Identify and recruit participants to engage with relevant activities (e.g. community partners for the artist-led creative workshops, teachers for the co-production of digital resources).

Work with teachers, learners and educators to select and interpret collections around suitable themes, and to develop and test educational content.

Ensure that all necessary logistical planning for workshops, training programmes, educational sessions and any associated public/celebration events is undertaken to a high standard (including booking rooms, materials, refreshments).

Oversee the adminstration of participants’ T&S claims. Work with colleagues within National Museums NI to actively market and promote the learning

and engagement outputs of the project. Work with volunteers to deliver the learning and engagement activities as defined in the National

Lottery Heritage Fund Learning Plan. Ensure that risk assessments are undertaken in a timely and thorough manner. Carry out evaluation as required, recording participant feedback and using the lessons learned to

inform the development of future activities. Liaise with British Library and Project Partners as required. Demonstrate a willingness to take on a range of tasks and to develop new skills as appropriate, to

support the delivery of the Project as required by line management. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and project.

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Essential Shortlisting Criteria

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent plus one year’s experience working in a similar role OR in

the absence of a degree, two years’ experience working in a similar role.

2. Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering learning programmes for a wide range of

audiences.

3. Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

4. Experience of delivering project evaluation and using it to inform project development

5. Strong organisational, planning and project management skills

6. Good working knowledge of MS Office and Social Media.

7. Good verbal and written communication skills.

8. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

9. Proven ability to manage projects with conflicting priorities ensuring that identified deadlines are

met.

Access to an appropriate form of transport and a willingness to travel in order to fulfil the requirements of this post.

Desirable Shortlisting Criteria

1. Experience of developing and delivering digital educational resources.

2. Knowledge of formal and informal education.

3. Experience of commissioning artists/facilitators.

4. The ability to organise own work within project timetable and deadline.

5. Experience of working with volunteers.

6. An interest in working with audio content within a learning context, in particular oral history

recordings.

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Person Specification

General terms and conditions of employment

Learning Officer – Unlocking Our Sound Heritage at Corporate Headquarters, CultraThis is an indication of the conditions of employment and is not intended to be exhaustive. A full list of details will be provided on appointment.

Hours and Attendance This is a part time post and the successful candidate will be expected to work 2 days per week.

Salary The post is graded on the EOI salary scale currently £26,962 - £27,819 pro-rata per annum. The starting salary is normally the minimum of the pay scale.

Pension Staff are eligible for membership of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme. Further details of the terms and entitlements under this scheme will be made available upon commencement of employment.

Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement will be 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus 12 bank / public holidays. This entitlement is pro-rata for part time staff.

Learning and DevelopmentNational Museums Northern Ireland promotes learning and development opportunities within the organisation.

Pre-Employment Checks If you are under consideration for appointment you will be required to undergo an Access NI check.

Details of two referees should be provided. Referees will only be contacted after interviews have taken place.

All applicants are required to be fit for the complete range of duties as outlined and will be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and may be required to attend a medical examination.

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Data ProtectionPersonal information that you provide in connection with your application and information subsequently provided during the course of your employment, will be used and processed by National Museums NI and our pension administrators and occupational health advisers. This will be in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Bill, in order to perform an employment contract and to comply with legal obligations. Please ensure that the information you give to us is correct and that you let us know of any changes as soon as possible. Further information can be found through the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website, which includes your individual rights under GDPR: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/

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Application Form for Learning Officer – Unlocking Our Sound Heritage at Corporate Headquarters, Cultra

Please note that the closing date for the return of completed application forms is 4pm on Friday 5th July 2019

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname Forenames Title

Address

Postcode

Email address

Home Telephone Mobile

SELECTION PROCESS

Do you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process effectively? Yes / No

If yes, please provide details

Please indicate any dates you will not be available for interview

ACADEMIC OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (Documentary Evidence will be required from the successful candidate)

School, college, university etc Qualifications and date obtained

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MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL BODIES

Name of Association or body Status and date of membership

PRESENT/MOST RECENT POSITION

Employer’s Name

Address

Job Title

Start date Current or final salary

Notice required

Earliest available start date

Reason for leaving or seeking other employmentBrief outline of your duties/responsibilities (please continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

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OTHER PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (List previous employment starting with the most recent)

From To Employer’s name Job title and main duties Reason for leavingand address and final salary

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PLEASE OUTLINE HOW YOU FEEL YOU MEET EACH OF THE CRITERIA BELOW. EACH OF YOUR RESPONSES SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 250 WORDS.

It is important that you demonstrate how you satisfy the full requirements of the post as National Museums NI will interview only those candidates who appear from the information provided to have the best knowledge, skills and experience associated with the duties of the post. Please use an additional sheet if required. CVs will not be accepted.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent plus one year’s experience working in a similar role OR in

the absence of a degree, two years’ experience working in a similar role.

2. Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering learning programmes for a wide range of

audiences.

3. Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

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4. Experience of delivering project evaluation and using it to inform project development

5. Strong organisational, planning and project management skills

6. Good working knowledge of MS Office and Social Media.

7. Good verbal and written communication skills.

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8. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

9. Proven ability to manage projects with conflicting priorities ensuring that identified deadlines are

met.

10. Access to an appropriate form of transport and a willingness to travel in order to fulfil the

requirements of this post.

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Additional Shortlisting CriteriaPlease note that in the event of a large number of applications being received, the desirable criteria will be used as part of the shortlisting process.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience of developing and delivering digital educational resources.

2. Knowledge of formal and informal education.

3. Experience of commissioning artists/facilitators.

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4. The ability to organise own work within project timetable and deadline.

5. Experience of working with volunteers.

6. An interest in working with audio content within a learning context, in particular oral history

recordings.

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FURTHER INFORMATIONPlease give details of any interests or activities outside work or any other information, which you consider relevant to your application.

REFERENCESPlease provide details for two people who are able to provide references relating to your work experience and suitability for the post for which you are applying. One referee should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted after interviews have taken place.

Name NamePosition PositionAddress Address

Telephone TelephoneEmail Email

HEALTHPlease note that if you are under consideration for appointment you will be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and may have to attend a medical examination.

CRIMINAL RECORDPlease note if you are under consideration for appointment you will be required to be checked through ACCESS NI.

DECLARATIONI hereby certify that all the information given by me as part of this recruitment process is correct to the best of my knowledge and that all the questions relating to me have been accurately and fully answered.

A candidate found to have knowingly given false information or to have wilfully suppressed any material fact may be liable for disqualification or, if appointed, to dismissal.

Signature Date

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National Museums Northern Ireland is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

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MONITORING QUESTIONNAIRE

Post

Reference

National Museums Northern Ireland is committed to equality of opportunity as reflected in our Equal Opportunities Policy and Equality Scheme. Monitoring is an essential step in this process. We would therefore ask you to complete this form.

1a Date of Birth 1b National Insurance Number

2 Gender Male Female

3 Marital Status Single Married Divorced

Widowed Separated

4 Ethnic Origin White Indian Pakistani

Black African Black Caribbean Black Other

Irish Traveller Mixed Ethnic Group Bangladeshi

Chinese Other, please specify

5 Disability The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment which has a substantive and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Having read this definition do you consider that you are a disabled person or that you have a disability?

Yes No

If you have answered ‘Yes’ to the above question please tick the appropriate boxes below to indicate the nature of your disability (tick as many as apply to you):

Visual Impairment

Hearing Impairment Learning Disability

Mental Health Difficulty

Mobility Impairment Speech Impairment

Reduced Physical Capacity

Physical Co-ordination Difficulties

Severe Disfigurement

Other, please specify

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6 Community Background

We are required to monitor the community background of applicants and employees, as stipulated by the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998.

Regardless of whether we practice religion, most of us in Northern Ireland are seen as either Roman Catholic or Protestant. We therefore ask you to indicate your community background below. If you do not complete this section we are encouraged to use the ‘residuary method’ of monitoring, which means that we can make a determination on the basis of personal information on file or your application form.

Protestant Community

Roman Catholic Community

Neither

7 Religious Belief We monitor the Religious Belief of applicants and employees. We recognise that there may be occasions where Religious Belief differs to perceived Community Background, especially where the residuary method has been used to make a determination.

In order to ensure that our records are correct, please indicate your Religious Belief by ticking one box below.

Christian Muslim Hindu

Sikh Jewish Buddhist

None Other, please specify

8 Dependants We understand persons with dependants to be those with personal responsibility for the care of a child, the care of a person with an incapacitating disability and/or the care of a dependant elderly person.

Do you have dependants?

Yes No

9 Age We monitor the age group of applicants and employees, in line with the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (NI) 2006.

We therefore ask you to indicate your age grouping by ticking the appropriate box below.

16 – 29 30 – 44 45 – 59

60 - 69 70 – 74 75 +

10 How did you hear about this vacancy?

The above information will be used for Equal Opportunities Monitoring only. The questionnaire will be kept separate from the application form and the selection panel will not have access to it.

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