Heritage Officer

Application closing date
20/02/2024
- Location
Halifax
- Salary
Scale PO1-4, SCP 27-30, £35,745 - £38,223 per annum
- Package
37 hours per week, 18 months, Fixed Term Contract
- Job category/type
Council
- Job description**Post Ref: CC919**

Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.

Calderdale turns 50 in 2024, we are celebrating with CultureDale: Calderdale’s Year of Culture. We are on a mission to put culture on show and committed to preserving and promoting our history and heritage.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Heritage Officer to join our team and play a key role in safeguarding and celebrating the rich history of our borough.

As our Heritage Officer you will be responsible for bringing together a new Calderdale Heritage Network, developing a Heritage Action Plan in partnership with our heritage sector, and delivering CalderTales, our National Lottery Heritage Fund engagement programme.

You will be responsible for devising and delivering a range of participatory activities that engage residents and community groups through CalderTales.

You will work closely with cultural organisations, charities, and other partners to build positive relationships, and create and deliver projects. With excellent communication skills, you will also represent the Year of Culture team at relevant outside partnership bodies at local, regional, and national level.

If you have experience in the heritage sector, planning and managing creative collaborative projects, and working with volunteers, we would love to hear from you.

Please download the full job description for more information on the role and how to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

**Closing Date: Tuesday 20th February 2024**

Interview Date: 1st March 2024

We may utilise digital interview methods.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.