Learning and Engagement Manager (Culture House)
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,001.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8 (SCP 31- 25) £41,771 - £46,142 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 293069 |
Summary
Culture House Sunderland is an exciting new cultural destination for the North East a place where creativity, learning and community meet under one roof. Weandrsquo;re looking for a talented and imaginative Learning andamp; Engagement Manager to shape our creative learning offer and transform how audiences of all ages experience Culture House.
About the Role
As Learning andamp; Engagement Manager, you will lead the Culture House Programme Delivery Team and oversee the development of an ambitious, inclusive learning and engagement programme. With a strong focus on schools, families and community groups, you will create opportunities for children, young people and local communities to learn, create, participate and see their own culture represented.
Working in alignment with Sunderland Cultureandrsquo;s NPO-funded programme and wider strategic goals, you will design high-quality cultural experiences, festivals and creative participation activities. Youandrsquo;ll collaborate closely with colleagues across all cultural venues, as well as with artists, cultural organisations and partners, to deliver programmes that inspire and reflect the identity of the city.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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About the Role
As Learning andamp; Engagement Manager, you will lead the Culture House Programme Delivery Team and oversee the development of an ambitious, inclusive learning and engagement programme. With a strong focus on schools, families and community groups, you will create opportunities for children, young people and local communities to learn, create, participate and see their own culture represented.
Working in alignment with Sunderland Cultureandrsquo;s NPO-funded programme and wider strategic goals, you will design high-quality cultural experiences, festivals and creative participation activities. Youandrsquo;ll collaborate closely with colleagues across all cultural venues, as well as with artists, cultural organisations and partners, to deliver programmes that inspire and reflect the identity of the city.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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