Engagement Apprentice

In this role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of both our events and community engagement programmes, working to create avenues for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the story of the Abbey. We run a varied programme of talks, tours, workshops and activities days that take inspiration from the Abbey’s enduring role as a place of worship and national memory. You’ll play a key role in the, planning and delivery of our public engagement programmes, alongside supporting our digital initiatives. This role is managed by the Adult Engagement Manager, and your primary focus will be on developing activities for adults, with regular opportunities to work on projects aimed at families and young people. 

This role is part of the Abbey’s commitment to social engagement and developing people. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to various activities across different areas of engagement, working alongside a supportive team. Additionally, as part of your development, you will complete the Apprenticeship in Cultural Learning and Participation Level 3, a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job and gain valuable skills.

Training:

You will work 4 days a week at Westminster Abbey and study your Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Level 3 apprenticeship 1 day a week with Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES). You will have 2 taught sessions a month, 1 in person at one of our WAES London sites and 1 online via Teams. For the other weeks, you'll complete self-directed study. 

https://www.waes.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/level-3-cultural-learning-and-participation-officer/

Training Outcome:

Apprentices are likely to go on to work across one or more art form such as visual, performing, digital, media or literary arts or with collections in heritage organisations such as museums.

Employer Description:

The Engagement team at Westminster Abbey work to create avenues for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the story of the Abbey. We do this by planning and delivering events such as talks, tours, activity days and workshops that are designed to make the Abbey interesting and accessible to as many people as possible. Our adult and family public programmes consist of regular events that take place in the Abbey. Through our community programmes we work with charities and community groups to create opportunities for people who cannot normally access the Abbey to engage with our historic building. 

Working Hours :
The full-time equivalent hours are 40 hours per week.  This role also involves some ad-hoc evening and weekend working, including at least one Saturday per month. Time off in lieu will be given. Exact working days and hours TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental