Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Co-ordiantor to join our team at Gainsborough Old Hall. The role is full time for a fixed term until 31 March 2026.

The Benefits

- Salary from £26,409, depending on skills, experience

- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years

- Matched pension contributions up to 10%

- Flexible hours

- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector

- Apprenticeship opportunities

- Subscriptions to professional bodies

- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members

- 25% discount in our shops and cafes

- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave

- Options to buy additional leave

- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs

- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about engaging new communities and managing volunteers to ldeliver our Heritage Lottery funded community project at Gainsborough Old Hall.

As Community Engagement Coordinator you will oversee the delivery of the project and actively engage new audiences in volunteering and learning whilst valuing the heritage of the site.

The Community Engagement Co-ordinator will develop and deliver a series of agreed events for local people at Gainsborough Old Hall and work in partnership with key English Heritage staff to oversee the delivery of the project.

To be considered as a Community Engagement Co-ordinator you will need:

- Experience of managing volunteers and volunteer-led activities

- Experience of working with a range of people from the local community

- Experience of delivering events to reach new audiences, preferably gained within the heritage sector

- Experience of working with external partners and community stakeholders

- Experience of devising and delivering activities with volunteers, contractors and freelancers

Interviews will be held on Friday 4th July at Gainsborough Old Hall.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Louise Fountain, Cluster Manager, louise.fountain@english-heritage.org.uk

Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 29/06/2025 23:59:59

You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.

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