Communications and Engagement Officer

Job Summary

This is an exciting part-time position to help develop our new Seeing Nature, Shaping Culture: Art and Identity in Prehistory project. The Communications and Engagement Officer will play a key role in delivering this new project, a major two-year exhibition project funded by the National Lottery.

Job Description

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.
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.

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.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience delivering learning or engagement programmes in heritage, museums, education, or arts.
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.

Education

Educated to degree level or minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.

Job Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and deliver accessible community activities and events such as after school clubs, society tours, U3A talks, Saturday clubs for young people.
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.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Officer
Salary: £15k-£20k
Hours: Part time
Artform: Charity
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Wed, 13 May 2026
Location:

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Job: Communications and Engagement Officer

Organisation: Celtic Harmony

Postcode: SG13 8NY

How to Apply

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/

Contact name: Lauren Shaw
Contact email: [email protected]

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About Celtic Harmony

Prehistory Experiences to increase understanding of our ancient heritage & improve wellbeing.

With its thatched roundhouses and native woodland, Celtic Harmony Camp is a place like no other. For over twenty years, children and visitors have been rediscovering the natural world and traditions of life in ancient Britain through creative hands-on activities that engage the imagination and improve wellbeing.

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