The Learning & Communications Coordinator provides administrative, logistical and communications support across the museum's learning and engagement programmes, including schools, family and community learning activities.
The postholder acts as the first point of contact for learning enquiries, coordinating bookings, liaising with participants, teachers, partners and facilitators, and overseeing programme administration, scheduling, invoicing, resource management, evaluation and reporting. They play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of the department's activities and events.
Required Skills / Qualifications
We are looking for applicants with the broadest range of experience across the specifications. Above all, the postholder should be enthusiastic, have a proactive problem solving approach and excellent communication skills:
Essential
• Experience working with learning audiences, schools or community groups
• Previous experience in a similar role in the charity, cultural or education sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and warmly at different levels—from teachers and communities through to senior leadership and board members
• Ability to manage a range of tasks simultaneously and prioritise work effectively
• A team player who is flexible, adaptable and solution driven
• Demonstrable knowledge of and/or interest in learning and community engagement
• Excellent IT skills and digital literacy—comfortable updating websites, familiar with social media platforms and booking systems
• Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work to tight deadlines, accurately interpret what is of most importance to the smooth running of the learning team and prioritise accordingly to efficiently complete tasks
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail with the ability to record and track statistics, data and budget
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills with people at all levels with the ability to work collaboratively and as a team player
• Able to work calmly and methodically under pressure and prioritise tasks
• A commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
Application Instructions
Deadline is 9am Tuesday 27th July 2026
• Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the post and relevant experience to natalie.burger@jewishmuseum.org.uk
• Fill in the Equal Opportunities form
• The candidates who appear from their application to best meet the person specification above will be invited to interview. It is thus essential that your cover letter speaks to these criteria.
