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 Heritage Fund. 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.
Celtic Harmony is a charity that aims to improve the well-being of children, young people and adults through engaging, interactive experiences with the visual heritage of Prehistory and through the lifelong learning programme, creating a more sustainable future in harmony with the natural world.
Key deliverables of the role:
● Design, coordinate, and deliver accessible community activities and events such as after school clubs, society tours, U3A talks, Saturday clubs for young people, in accordance with the exhibition programme.
● 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.
● Recruitment, 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.
● Maintain materials and equipment for community events and activities.
● Contribute to the marketing and communications to promote the individual exhibitions and community activities.
● Work with initiatives such as the National Saturday Club, The Arts Award and Kids in Museums, to ensure quality, engaging provision and accredited activity for children and young people.
● Assist in researching fundraising initiatives, including a ‘Friends of Celtic Harmony’ membership scheme in year two of the project.
Remuneration:FTE £28,500 - £30,000 or £17,100 to £18,000 per annum pro rata for 24 hours per week.
Fixed Term Contract: 21 Months from July 2026 to March 2028
Benefits to you:
●Opportunity to further your career in a growing charity
● Be part of an exciting new project to showcase Prehistory and engage with the community through volunteering opportunities and community engagement.
● Enable you to ‘make a difference’ and the charity to improve well-being for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
● Work in a unique environment. Celtic Harmony Camp has been awarded the Hidden Gem accolade from Visit England and is a reconstructed Iron Age settlement nestled in acres of Hertfordshire woodland - with plenty of clean air! The office is located in The Prehistory Centre with all modern amenities, own transport is recommended as we are in a rural setting.
● In-house and external training
● Work as part of a dynamic charity team
● Free Car Park
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Pay: £28,500.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- volunteer management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
