Using Archive collections, you will create, promote and deliver a programme of participation and engagement, including volunteer activity, events and community outreach for the Historic England Archive, supporting Historic England’s corporate objectives. You will proactively look for opportunities to share our collections in accessible and inspiring ways with a range diverse of audiences. Working collaboratively and creatively with Historic England Communications and Public Engagement teams, communities, partners and voluntary/public sector agencies, to support Historic England’s purpose of improving people’s lives, raise the profile of the Archive and to promote an appreciation of the historic environment
What we are looking for
* ·Experience in developing and delivering participation and engagement initiatives to a range of audiences, preferably in an archive, museum or heritage context.
* Experience of volunteer management preferably in an archive, museum or heritage context.
* An understanding of the different barriers to cultural and heritage participation, and knowledge of strategies for overcoming them.
* Experience of delivering projects which increase digital engagement with collections
* Implementing and leading change