Learning Producer

Taking place 5 June – 12 September 2027, the 14th edition of Liverpool Biennial will be informed by perspectives and experiences of childhood and youth in Liverpool and across the world. It is co-curated by Aimee Harrison and Lucía Sanromán and will present the work of 25 artists working in venues and public spaces across the city.

The role of Learning Producer sits within the programme team – made up of programme, learning and front of house colleagues who work collaboratively to produce ambitious, innovative projects. As well as the Biennial festival, they also produce year-round public realm commissions, publications, and a public programme of talks, workshops, performances, and events.

This role will oversee and be ultimately responsible for the devising, planning and delivery of our learning programme and engagement activity, working towards delivery of Liverpool Biennial 2027. This includes the delivery of a substantial collaborative project working with young people and an artist to be made in a public square in Liverpool.

In this managerial role, you will ensure ample, diverse and exciting opportunities for residents and visitors alike to participate in, engage with and develop skills and knowledge as part of our projects. You’ll be working with children and young people, schools, colleges and universities, communities, creative practitioners and more.

Creative Learning and Engagement Activity

• Develop, project-manage, and deliver innovative, ambitious, and transformational programmes for creative learning, inspired by the artistic work of Biennial artists, with key audiences: education (schools, colleges, FE and HE), families, communities and artists.
• Work closely with the Director of Programme & Partnerships and LB2027 Co-Curators to ensure organisational commitments to engagement are considered and achieved within Learning Programme planning and outputs.
• Manage a minimum of 3 collaborative commissions between children, young people, communities and artists per biennial cycle ensuring deep engagement and care for participants and collaborators, and overseeing all aspects of delivery, including artist liaison, production, fabrication and installation in collaboration with Production support and the Programme Team.
• Contribute to the shaping and delivery of a suite of learning and engagement resources and events, both in person and online including a family / children’s guide, ensuring they align with national curriculum where appropriate.
• Liaise closely and work collaboratively with education and engagement staff within LB partner organisations to devise and deliver joint or associated programming.
• Support LB2027 Curators to facilitate a Young Curators group of children and/or young people. Work to ensure they have a positive and generative experience with ample opportunities for skills development, and that outcomes and learnings from group are embedded into programme planning, delivery and organisational strategy.
• Ensure paid opportunities for local creative practitioners to participate in the delivery of the learning programme i.e. illustrators, writers, photographers, workshop facilitators, etc.
• Coordinate and deliver supported children’s, young people’s and other group visits to Liverpool Biennial’s projects, involving and including all tiers of education (primary, further education and higher education establishments).

Advocacy and Partnerships

• Develop new relationships and maintain sustained relationships with schools, colleges, early years centres, youth zones and informal education providers across Liverpool and Merseyside. Ensure school and community attendance to Biennial exhibitions by designing and delivering an exciting engagement programme of free workshops, tours and activities.
• Strengthen networks and liaise with stakeholders and potential partners including schools, galleries, arts professionals, outside agencies, community groups and the public as required. Maintain and update contacts relevant to the education programme on the CRM database.
• Deliver presentations about Liverpool Biennial to community groups, schools, colleges, funders, potential partners and other stakeholders as required.
• Keep abreast of the local, national and international research, policy and landscape for creative education and represent Liverpool Biennial on appropriate forums, meetings and events.

Administration & Policies

• Contract venues, artists, suppliers etc. for all learning projects.
• Oversee the health and safety of all Learning activity including drafting of risk assessments and ensuring necessary licensing is in place.
• Lead and ensure the smooth and effective running of the creative learning team (when additional team-members are in post) to ensure that deadlines are met and planning is in place for all aspects of the team’s work. This includes leading on recruitment and subsequent effective line management of the Learning Assistant and up to one additional post as required (funding dependent).
• Manage and maintain all budgetary elements of the Learning Programme, including monthly reporting to Director of Programme & Partnerships and Finance team, following Liverpool Biennial’s procurement policy and other administrative financial tasks such as updating budgets, monthly reconciliation, cashflow, raising purchase orders and invoices.
• Ensure projects are efficiently documented and evaluated.
• Work with the Development department to identify funding opportunities and to supply information, text, budgets, and project proposals for funding applications.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications department to ensure collaborative promotion and communications about the learning programme.
• Act as a named Safeguarding Deputy for Liverpool Biennial and ensure that all staff concerned with the Learning Programme have appropriate certifications (DBS, Safeguarding, First Aid, COSHH etc.) and that they act at all times within the guidelines set out by current legislation and the Biennial’s own Safeguarding Policy.
• Actively participate in, and contribute to, Liverpool Biennial’s ED&I group, advocating for Liverpool Biennial’s Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy and Action Plan and ensuring these values are embedded across all Learning activity.
• Participate in Management Meetings, to undertake strategic thinking, evaluate risk, problem-solve, and create a supportive working culture.
• Ensure effective handover of projects and stakeholder relationships at the end of the contract.

General

• Support Director of Programme & Partnerships in the recruitment and training of Liverpool Biennial Festival Guides to ensure a front of house team with the confidence and care to support all our visitors through their visit.
• Support and enable collaborative working with Biennial colleagues through effective communication and attendance at team meetings.
• Produce reports for, attend, and present at Board meetings and sub-groups as required.
• Other duties as required commensurate with the level and nature of the role.

FAQ’s

Can Liverpool Biennial sponsor Visas?

• No, unfortunately we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not possible

When will the role start?

• We would like the successful candidates to be available to start in October but recognise that this will be dependent on notice periods

Can I travel in for this role or do I need to be based in Liverpool?

• Given the hands on nature of the role we would expect the successful candidates to either be based in the North West or willing to relocate. From January 2027 all team members are expected to be available to work in Liverpool every day.

To find out more about this role and how to apply, download the job pack below