Job Description

Opportunity information



Salary 14722.5 per year

Duration 15 months

Advert closing date 23/06/2025



Description



Powered by CAN works with children, young people and young adults across the Black Country and the wider Midlands region and we want to empower young people from the region to feel the same pride and purpose for their community as we do. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a CLPO Apprentice.



We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Apprentice. This

is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. You'll work closely with the team to design, deliver, and evaluate creative and educational programmes for diverse communities.



The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer plays a vital role in promoting inclusive access to arts and culture through the development and delivery of engaging programmes and participation initiatives for children and young people across The Black Country. This role supports audience development, community engagement, and learning across diverse demographics.

Program Development:

Design, plan, and deliver high-quality educational and participatory programmes across all age groups, aligning with organisational priorities and cultural values.

Community Engagement:

Build strong relationships with local communities, schools, and partner organisations to co-create relevant artistic and cultural experiences and encourage active participation.

Facilitation & Delivery:

Lead workshops, events, and outreach sessions in formal and informal settings, tailoring content to different learning styles and needs.

Project Management:

Coordinate logistics, budgets, evaluation, and administration for learning and participation projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

Collect data and feedback to assess impact and improve future programming. Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and funders.

Collaboration:

Work closely with curatorial, programming, and marketing teams to ensure learning and participation are embedded throughout the organization.

Inclusion & Access:

Champion diversity, equality, and accessibility, removing barriers to engagement and ensuring inclusive practices in all activities.

Partnership and Networking

To work with Service Manager (Arts, Culture & Civic Change) and Programme & Projects Director to create partnerships with arts and culture organisations that can support children, young people and young adults in our projects. To collaborate on forming connections with organisations locally, regionally and nationally that may either provide or encourage arts and culture for children, young people and young adults. To develop relationships and partnerships across identified Priority Places/Leveling Up for Culture, with key stakeholders including local authorities, schools, health authorities and youth services. To co-ordinate and oversee the work of freelance facilitators and artists to ensure the aims and standards of the projects are met to enable delivery.

Administration and Communication

Be responsible for completing all relevant paperwork in alignment with PbC'S policies and procedures. To support the monitoring and evaluation of participant journey's and programme impact for internal and external reporting. To communicate effectively with PbC Development, Marketing and Income Generation team to align external communications and enable programme sustainability and growth according to participant need and demonstrating rating impact. To provide development and learning to members of the Youth Management Board (YMB).

Entry requirements

C/4 in GCSE Maths and English is required to be eligible for the role. A keen and active interest in the vision and purpose of PbC, with a working knowledge of the Black Country and surrounding areas (including knowledge of marginalised communities). To respond to new challenges with agility and a proactive approach with an understanding of equalopportunities and cultural diversity issues in the delivery of our services, both internally and externally. Drive towards Youth Voice / Collaboration/Co-creation Interest towards motivating and empower children, young people & young adults A positive attitude with a high level of self-motivation and ability to work on your own initiative. Working knowledge of relevant software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, Google). Knowledge / Interest in a diverse range of arts, cultural, education and community sectors.

Training to be provided



You will be placed on a Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship.



Here you will attend a programme of Seminars and also have a dedicated development coach who will work with you 1-2-1.



These are the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the apprenticeship and the areas you will cover.



Understanding audiences and effective method of engagement



Working with partners



Impact and social benefits



Meeting regulations and legislation



Your role and responsibility



Understanding the organisation



Fundraising



IT systems and Software



Project Coordination



Communication



Relationship management



Project Administration



Problem Solving



Team Working



Behaviours



Positive and proactive attitude



Promote an inclusive environment



Using initiative



Working well with others



Emotional intelligence and resilience



Ethics and Professional values



Creativity



Passion



Things to consider



Due to the nature of this role and the duties involved candidates will need to be 18+ to be considered.



Skills required



Array



Future prospects



Potential for full time employment for the right apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship



Hours per week 40

Working week Mon to Fri. 9.00-5.00pm

Apprenticeship standard Cultural learning and participation officer (Level 3)



West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, B70 8ET