Job Summary
The Talyllyn Railway is seeking an enthusiastic and organised bilingual candidate to develop and deliver a programme of activities, events, volunteer projects and community engagement work, to people of all ages.
The Project
The new £5m project will see exciting developments in our engineering facilities, volunteer accommodation, community engagement, increasing diversity, and interpretation of our heritage during our 5 year project.
We will continue to use the Railway as a way of bringing together different communities in the local area, to provide a number of exciting activities that will improve wellbeing and develop skills. It will allow greater community engagement with the Railway’s volunteers and visitors, making the Railway a more inclusive place for everyone.
The Role
The Engagement and Partnerships Officer post will be crucial to the successful and effective delivery of the activities and events programme for the duration of the funded project. The successful candidate(s) will co-ordinate and to deliver a range of brand new activities and training set out in our Action Plan, as well as supporting and developing new and existing volunteer roles.
The postholder will work closely alongside the Project Manager and the Talyllyn Railway staff and volunteers to ensure the effective and successful implementation of the Activity Plan.
Key responsibilities:
- Act as point of contact for our engagement delivery partners and develop strong relationships with each to encourage greater engagement with the railway
- Develop volunteer role descriptions for the new volunteer roles and help recruit volunteers
- Develop and nurture strong relationships with local community groups and members of the project’s target audiences
- Mentor and support volunteers
- Contribute towards the further development and refining of activities and events
- Develop, coordinate and deliver participatory activities laid out in the Action Plan with each of our target audiences.
- Develop, coordinate and deliver the project’s formal learning programme
- Alongside the project team maintain contact with project partners and stakeholders, nurturing existing relationships and developing connections with potential new partners/stakeholders
- Contribute towards the reporting, evaluation and monitoring approved purposes of the project
- Person Specification
The role would suit a candidate who is able to engage and enthuse people of all ages and walks of life. With great bilingual communication and organisational skills, you will create and expand partnerships and connections, whilst delivering a full programme of activities and events. Someone with experience of developing and delivering a programme of activities and events, community engagement work, work with young people and volunteers, would be ideal for this role.
ESSENTIAL
- Ability to work and communicate in both Welsh and English
- Experience of activities / events development and delivery in the heritage sector
- Experience of managing people, particularly volunteers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Ability to work on own initiative within stated guidelines, manage own workload and prioritise effectively in order to meet deadline and manage multiple priorities
- Good ICT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, MS Teams and Zoom
DESIRABLE
- Experience of delivering an NLHF funded activities and events programme
- Experience of helping to deliver a funded project
- Knowledge of slate and railway heritage
- Knowledge of the culture and project context of Wales, including Welsh Government initiatives relating to culture and communities
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tywyn LL36 9EY
