The role will involve the coordination and promotion of a community activity programme to reflect the objects and themes in the two main exhibitions 'Iron Age Farmsteads' and 'Shaping Britain: the influences of European Cultures on Prehistoric Britain.' The post-holder will help to design, deliver and promote an inclusive community programme that connects new audiences with Prehistoric Britain through creative, hands-on activities and interpretation of the planned exhibitions, working closely with the Assistant Curator to create partnerships with local cultural organisations and recruit visitor experience volunteers. The post will involve working weekends and some bank holidays. Relationships The Communications and Engagement Officer is accountable to the Assistant Curator in all matters. Seeing Nature; Shaping Culture Project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create the role of Communications and Engagement Officer. The ideal candidate will have: Experience delivering learning or engagement programmes in heritage, museums, education, or arts. Education Educated to degree level or minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role. Design, coordinate, and deliver accessible community activities and events such as after school clubs, society tours, U3A talks, Saturday clubs for young people. Please see full details on our website. Please apply through our website online. The Deadline for applications is 23:59pm on the 13th May 2026. https://celticharmony.org/vacancies/pt-communications-and-engagement-officer/Job Summary
Job Description
The Communications and Engagement Officer develops and delivers community activities that speak to the themes of the exhibitions.
The Communications and Engagement Officer works in collaboration with the Assistant Curator and CEO to develop and market community activities.
The Communications and Engagement Officer supports and reports to the Assistant Curator and CEO for the collaboration with community groups.
Proactively contribute in team meetings and initiatives for new initiatives and events.Job Requirements
Experience in copywriting and visuals to promote community events.
Experience in recruiting and/or working with volunteers.
Interest and experience in the outdoor heritage and education environment
Experience in working with and engaging diverse audiences and communities.
Experience in coordinating volunteers.
Ability to develop and present creative and engaging activities and events.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, be able to successfully influence and guide others.
Excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
Understanding of evaluation reporting and methods in cultural projects.Job Responsibilities
Support the Assistant Curator in developing inclusive interpretation for the individual exhibitions and create partnerships with cultural organisations to participate in the community programme.
The promotion of community events through copywriting and creation of visuals offline and online via social media
Ensure that activities are accessible to diverse audiences and aligned with safeguarding and risk assessment requirements.
Support in organising and running community workshops and exhibition events.
Recruit, supervise and support for visitor experience volunteers.
Collect, record, and maintain monitoring and evaluation data such as visitor attendance and feedback.
Contribute to the exhibition's evaluations and the final project evaluation and reporting.Useful Links
How to Apply