AOP (The Armagh Observatory and Armagh Planetarium) - Head of Education and Community Outreach

About the Role
The Head of Education & Community Outreach (HECO) will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.  The HECO will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of high quality and dynamic education and community outreach programmes at AOP, focused on developing knowledge and understanding of space and astronomy and fostering interest in STEM/STEAM subjects, contributing to education and lifelong learning, particularly of those living in disadvantaged areas and working with all community backgrounds.

The secondment opportunity is for an Interim Manager with a focus on leading the Education and Outreach function of AOP through a transition period and stabilising and modernising AOP’s ability to provide an excellent visitor experience within the constraints of reducing public sector finance.

The post holder will provide leadership to all staff in Education and Community Outreach and serve as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), thereby contributing to the corporate leadership and management of the organisation as a whole. 

Apply for the Role
Interested staff should complete a candidate proforma, available at www.interchangeni.org.uk and return it to the Interchange Secretariat at interchangesecretariat@finance-ni.gov.uk  by 5.00pm on Friday 02 February 2018.