Learning and Engagement Officer (Early Years)

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Job Title:		Learning and Engagement Officer (Early Years)
Organisation:		Royal Air Force Museum
Salary:		£33,616.83 p.a.
Type:		Full-Time Position Maternity Cover: 12 months
Location:		London, England
Closing Date:		Friday, 24th July 2026
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Job Description

Learning and Engagement Officer (Early Years) Fixed Term (12 months maternity cover) Full-time London £33,616.83 per annum About Us The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity. We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire. Our vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story - the people who shape it and its place in our lives. Our museum commitments are the golden thread that run through everything that we do. These are: • Health and Wellbeing • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion • Sustainability What We Are Looking For The Royal Air Force Museum is looking to recruit a Learning & Engagement Officer (Early Years). The postholder will deliver across the whole range of Learning & Engagement Department activities (all subject areas and audiences) while leading on Early Years provision. This is a maternity cover position for up to 12 months. The postholder will deliver daily programmed activities for schools (onsite, online and occasionally offsite), and there will be opportunities to work with families and other Museum audiences. In addition to delivering workshops for schools in a lively and imaginative way, the post holder will develop activities, resources, events and experiences which enable a wide range of learners to access and enjoy the Museum. There is a requirement to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings as necessary. The post is based at the London site but work at all Museum sites (London, Cosford and Stafford) and at outreach venues may be required.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience • Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering formal or informal learning activities • Experience of working with children • Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills • Experience of developing learning activities for Early Years audiences • Knowledge of current H&S regulation including Safeguarding • Knowledge of / interest in the history and current role of the RAF • Knowledge of the educational context in which museum learning takes place in the UK • Knowledge of developments in and the potential of digital and online learning • Excellent Microsoft Office software skills

Application Instructions

How to Apply: Please click on the following link to apply for this role. You will be taken to our applicant tracking system: https://royalairforcemuseum.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=007ef303-d119-4a66-8ef4-0279493dcf38 You can find more information about the application process, as well as the benefits of working for the museum at: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies The closing date for applications is: Friday 24 July 2026 at 12pm Interviews will take place on: Thursday 6 August 2026


Contact Name:		Ellie Bishop
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Contact Email:		recruitment@rafmuseum.org
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Address:		Grahame Park Way, London.