Learning and Participation Manager

Learning and Participation Manager, permanent 37.5hpw (including some evenings and weekends when required), £32,703.06 – £35,179.10 per annum, plus staff benefits

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

Lowry has a really exciting opportunity to join our thriving Learning and Engagement team as a Learning and Participation Manager. This role will manage the planning, delivery and advocacy of Lowry’s Learning and Participation programmes for children, young people and families. Promoting cultural education and accessible creative opportunities. We are looking for someone with strong project management skills who can manage multiple projects running simultaneously whilst ensuring effective delivery. The successful individual should be passionate about the purposes of this role and an excellent communicator, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
Paid day off for your birthday.
Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is 25th October 2026 at 11:59pm.

Interviews will take place 4th November 2026, please ensure your availability for this date.

We may decide to hold a second round interviews which will take place on 12th November 2026, please also ensure your availability for this date.