Lost Peatlands Connections Heritage Officer

Lost Peatlands Connections Heritage Officer

Job description

Location of post: The Quays, Neath, SA11 2GG / Remote

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Heritage Officer to join our Countryside & Wildlife Team and help deliver the Lost Peatlands Connections project. This ambitious partnership project will restore important upland habitats and celebrate the natural, cultural and historic heritage of the Afan, Neath, Upper Cynon and Rhondda Fawr valleys, helping local communities connect with and care for these special landscapes.

This is a great opportunity to develop and deliver a varied programme of heritage activities with local communities, schools and volunteers. From archaeological activities and traditional heritage crafts to exploring Welsh place names, local stories and interpretation, you'll help people discover, understand and celebrate the heritage of the South Wales Valleys.

As the Lost Peatlands Connections Heritage Officer, you will lead the delivery of the project's Heritage Strategy, working with communities, partners and heritage organisations to develop activities, events, learning opportunities and interpretation across the project area. You will also coordinate volunteers and specialist contractors and help capture and communicate the stories of the landscape.

Your daily routine will include tasks such as:

• Planning and delivering community heritage activities, events and workshops.
• Working with local groups, schools and volunteers to explore and celebrate local heritage.
• Coordinating activities such as archaeology, heritage crafts, place-name research and heritage surveys.
• Developing heritage interpretation, storytelling and communications.
• Working with project partners, heritage organisations and specialist contractors.
• Coordinating heritage volunteers and supporting activities across the project area.

About you:

Do you have:

• Experience of working with community groups and volunteers.
• Experience of delivering or coordinating heritage-focused community activities and projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of heritage conservation and the cultural and historic environment of the South Wales Valleys.
• The ability to organise and deliver engaging heritage activities, events and consultations for a wide range of audiences in.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with communities, volunteers, schools, partners and contractors.
• A relevant degree in archaeology, heritage, geography, conservation, history, culture or a related subject, or demonstrable equivalent experience within the heritage sector.

We would welcome those with experience in roles such as: Heritage Officer, Community Heritage Officer, Archaeology or Historic Environment Officer, Heritage Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, or similar heritage and community-based roles.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion,