Learning Manager

We believe diversity of thought and experience creates the most brilliant communities to serve our organization, and that is why Hauser & Wirth is an equal opportunities employer.

Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading commercial galleries for modern and contemporary art, with locations across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. Our approach and ethos aim to make Hauser & Wirth a place where art can successfully merge with many other subjects of importance to us: architecture, craft, education, community, landscape and food, opening to the door to creative ideas and collaborations. More than an art gallery, our locations become art destinations bringing together art experiences in all their forms.

Hauser & Wirth Learning is a pilar of that vision, delivering robust learning and partnership activities across all of our locations, giving visibility to our philosophy, history and accessibility. The quality, creativity, and ambition of the gallery’s activities are at the forefront of arts education across the commercial and public sectors. The department focuses on developing global and local programmes with our learning communities, rolling out our philanthropist initiatives and partnerships, and working with our artists through residencies around the world.

Based in London, and reporting to the Senior Director of Learning and Partner, the Learning Manager role’s primary focus is to support and develop our learning initiatives across London. A passionate advocate for learning, philanthropy, and access to arts, the person in the role will focus on enhancing the contribution within each local community of education, partnership initiatives, and sustainability messaging, and building and rolling out inclusive learning programs that spark a dialogue between art, artists, and a diverse audience.

Key Responsibilities

Develop the Presence and Influence of the Department in London

• Lead the development and delivery of Hauser & Wirth Learning in London, ensuring alignment with the organization’s global Learning strategy.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, universities, cultural organizations, charities, community groups, artists, philanthropic partners and corporate stakeholders.

• Act as a visible ambassador for Hauser & Wirth Learning, representing the gallery at external events, sector forums and partnership meetings.

• Collaborate closely with Artist, Marketing, Events, Operations and Gallery teams to embed Learning across the gallery.

• Support internal education as and when alongside Internal Communications and People & Culture teams.

Deliver and Develop the Program to the Highest Standards

• Design, deliver day to day, and evaluate innovative learning programs, tours, talks, and artist-led activities.

• Manage the delivery of all educational tours, activities and workshops for student and community groups.

• Identify partners and resources required for all programs and manage the day-to-day relationships with them.

• Ensure all programs are accessible, inclusive, audience-focused and aligned with organizational priorities

• Manage program budget, logistics, scheduling, resources and delivery standards and execute all events with the relevant resources and departments and within budgets.

• Build an annual plan for learning programs including budgets, calendars, working with partners and relevant events, including all activities related to learning/education institutions, philanthropy and sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, and data protection.

• Ensure local excellence and relevance as well as regional consistency of learning programs and initiatives.

Measure, Evaluate and Report on Impact

• Establish meaningful qualitative and quantitative measures of success.

• Maintain accurate program data, participant records, and evaluation frameworks.

• Produce regular impact reports, case studies,and narrative updates demonstrating outcomes and organizational value.

• Monitor emerging trends and best practice within arts education, community engagement and cultural learning.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role with learning communities.

• Sound understanding of philanthropy and partners.

• A knowledge of and passion for contemporary and modern arts.

• A track record of educational programs related to arts.

• Proven IT skills, particularly with Mac OS, Excel and Outlook.

• Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required to liaise with a diverse range of internal and external personnel at all levels.

• Capable of thriving in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborating with a large range of operational departments.

• Must be flexible, resourceful and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

• Demonstrate diligence, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Able to build rapport, trust and excellent working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

• Emotional intelligence and ability to adjust in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

• A proficiency in another European language is desirable.

• The successful candidate will be required to meet the adequate DBS checks in line our golden standards in terms of safeguarding.