Heritage Engagement Officer

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Job Title: Heritage Engagement Officer Salary: £27,855 – £31,097 per annum, pro rata Hours: Part Time – 22.5 hours per week Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term Location: Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 About the employer Our client is a long-established environmental and community charity with over 30 years’ experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Their mission focuses on Improving People’s Prospects, Creating Better Places, and Promoting Greener Living, supporting communities to thrive no matter the challenges they face. A key part of their work is their Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill, a unique visitor hub set in the beautiful Derwent Valley. Operated by the charity, the centre showcases the area’s rich natural, industrial and cultural heritage, hosts year-round events and activities for all ages, and features a café and community space that directly supports local environmental and heritage projects. About the role The Heritage Centre is a unique landscape filled with centuries of industrial history, vibrant woodlands, cultural traditions and iconic wildlife. With support from National Lottery Heritage funding, the charity are delivering an exciting programme that will strengthen heritage connections across the valley. As their Heritage Engagement Officer, you will play a central role in capturing stories, developing engaging resources, enhancing the Heritage Centre experience and building strong connections with volunteers, community groups, artists, schools and heritage partners. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with people, is passionate about storytelling, and is excited to help preserve and promote local heritage for future generations. About you The employer is looking for someone who is: Passionate about heritage, community storytelling and local history. Confident engaging with people from all backgrounds. Creative, organised and able to lead on heritage interpretation projects. Experienced in working with volunteers or community groups. Comfortable working flexibly, including some evenings and weekends. Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 5th April 2026 Please note, should the employer receive a high volume of applications, they may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application. Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions. Make yourself at home The employer wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer the charity offers a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role The employer ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.