Engagement Apprentice
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Company: Dean and Chapter of Westminster
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Location: London, SW1P 3PA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,332.00 per year
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Sector: Creative and design
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Ref: NAS-2000034408
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Application Deadline Date: 01/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: The full-time equivalent hours are 40 hours per week. This role also involves some ad-hoc evening and weekend working, including at least one Saturday per month. Time off in lieu will be given. Exact working days and hours TBC.
Brief Description
Westminster Abbey is looking for a motivated and passionate individual who is interested in gaining hands on experience in the heritage sector to join our dynamic Engagement Team.
Training to be Provided
You will work 4 days a week at Westminster Abbey and study your Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Level 3 apprenticeship 1 day a week with Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES). You will have 2 taught sessions a month, 1 in person at one of our WAES London sites and 1 online via Teams. For the other weeks, you'll complete self-directed study.
https://www.waes.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/level-3-cultural-learning-and-participation-officer/
Future Prospects
Apprentices are likely to go on to work across one or more art form such as visual, performing, digital, media or literary arts or with collections in heritage organisations such as museums.
Vacancy Detail
In this role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of both our events and community engagement programmes, working to create avenues for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the story of the Abbey. We run a varied programme of talks, tours, workshops and activities days that take inspiration from the Abbey’s enduring role as a place of worship and national memory. You’ll play a key role in the, planning and delivery of our public engagement programmes, alongside supporting our digital initiatives. This role is managed by the Adult Engagement Manager, and your primary focus will be on developing activities for adults, with regular opportunities to work on projects aimed at families and young people.
This role is part of the Abbey’s commitment to social engagement and developing people. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to various activities across different areas of engagement, working alongside a supportive team. Additionally, as part of your development, you will complete the Apprenticeship in Cultural Learning and Participation Level 3, a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job and gain valuable skills.
Other Information
We’re looking for someone eager to learn and contribute to the Abbey’s mission of inspiring and engaging diverse audiences. A degree level qualification is not required for this role. The post-holder must have a Level 2 qualification in maths and English, or a willingness to achieve this level in the first year of the contract, in time for the end-point assessment of your apprenticeship.