Creative Learning Manager (Maternity Cover) Full Time

The Creative Learning Manager leads the development and delivery of an ambitious, inclusive creative learning programme at Wycombe Swan, supporting Trafalgar Theatres’ commitment to access, participation and artistic excellence. The role shapes education, community and participatory work that complements the theatre’s artistic programme and responds to local need.

Reporting to the Theatre Director and Creative Learning Business Manager, you will lead strategy, delivery and evaluation, building strong partnerships across education, community and cultural sectors. From weekly youth theatres to large‑scale participatory productions, you will act as both producer and advocate for creative learning within the venue. This maternity cover role requires confident leadership, producing expertise and a passion for widening access to the arts.

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This Job Description is not an exhaustive description of your duties. The postholder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to their role and responsibilities. From time to time, they may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties as may be commensurate with their skills, experience, and capabilities.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals that can work as part of a team and individually to achieve and deliver Our Values: Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Respect.

You are an experienced creative learning professional with a strong record of delivering high‑quality arts education and participatory programmes. You combine strategic thinking with hands‑on producing skills and are confident managing people, projects and budgets in a busy, public‑facing venue.

Collaborative, organised and proactive, you work effectively across teams and stakeholders, communicating confidently with young people, artists, partners and senior leaders. You bring flexibility, resilience and a strong commitment to safeguarding best practice, alongside a willingness to work evenings and weekends during key performance periods.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience delivering creative learning, education or community programmes within an arts or cultural setting.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies and practice, including DBS procedures.
• Demonstrable experience leading safeguarding practice including working with external partners or hire clients delivering activity for children, young people or vulnerable adults, and acting as a Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
• Experience of producing or managing participatory projects, youth programmes or large‑scale engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of formal and informal education sectors and an understanding of access and inclusion within the arts.
• Experience managing budgets, income targets and project evaluation.
• Ability to recruit, manage and support artists, freelancers, volunteers or casual staff.

DESIRABLE

• First Aid qualification, including Paediatric First Aid.
• Experience of marketing, audience development, PR or social media within an arts education context.
• Experience facilitating workshops or delivering creative learning sessions.
• Health & Safety for Managers qualification, or equivalent training.
• Fundraising or partnership development experience within the arts or education sector.
• Experience working with community groups or external hire clients, supporting safe, inclusive and well‑managed use of a venue.