head of learning

head of learning

The Design Museum Closing date: Sun, 29 Nov 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
London

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Learning to provide strategic leadership for learning at the Design Museum, developing an innovative programme that enables audiences to discover, understand and apply design in meaningful ways.

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will lead the strategic development, delivery and evaluation of the Design Museum's learning programmes, overseeing a portfolio that engages schools, educators, families, young people, adults and communities.

You will lead the development and growth of the Design Museum Academy, build strategic partnerships across the education, cultural, community and corporate sectors, and identify opportunities to extend the reach and impact of the museum's learning offer.

Key areas of focus include:
- Leading the development and delivery of the museum's Learning Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and ambitions.
- Developing and overseeing an inclusive and ambitious programme of learning activities for diverse audiences, embedding learning across the museum's exhibitions and public programmes.
- Leading the development and growth of the Design Museum Academy, identifying opportunities for professional learning and income generation.
- Building strategic partnerships across education, cultural, community and industry sectors to extend the reach and impact of learning programmes.
- Developing evaluation frameworks and using audience insight to demonstrate impact, inform decision-making and improve programmes.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone who brings:
- Experience of developing learning strategies and programmes within a cultural, educational or creative organisation.
- Experience of leading and developing teams through a visible, engaging and supportive approach.
- Experience of developing partnerships and collaborative projects.
- A strong understanding of inclusion, participation and audience development, with a commitment to widening access to design and creative learning.
- Experience using evaluation and audience insight to improve programmes, alongside the ability to balance strategic leadership with an understanding of operational delivery and programme implementation.

The complete job description (including the person specification) is available to download on our Careers Portal vacancy listing.

Job Responsibilities

Terms and Conditions

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum

Contract: fixed term, until 31 March 2028

Holidays: 25 days per annum + Christmas Eve (museum closed)

Hours: 35 hours/5 days a week (Mon-Fri)

Location: the Design Museum Kensington is the place of work - with a hybrid arrangement of 60% of an employee's role to be performed at the museum and 40% remote.

Closing date: Sunday 29 November 2026 (midnight)

Interviews: Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December 2026

Job Overview

  • Job Title: head of learning
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 29 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: head of learning

Job: head of learning

Organisation: The Design Museum

Postcode: W8 6AG

How to Apply

For more information on the job description and person specification, please follow the link: https://careers.designmuseum.org/vacancies

Please note, we can only accept applications made via our online recruitment portal - click link to be directed.

If you encounter any issues while attempting to apply, please email [email protected] before the vacancy post closing date. We will be in touch as soon as possible; (please note the inbox is monitored Monday-Friday).