Heritage Engagement Officer
| Company: | HTH Church |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18,000 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Hastings, TN34 1HT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We are delivering Heritage@HTH, a £4.5 million restoration and heritage engagement project made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project combines a significant programme of capital works to conserve and improve Holy Trinity Hastings, safeguarding its historic fabric, improving access and enhancing the visitor experience, with the development of high-quality interpretation and an ambitious programme of heritage activities.
Through learning, volunteering, events, community partnerships, apprenticeships and skills development, the project will engage people of all ages and backgrounds, reach new and under-represented audiences, and enable more people to discover the many stories, treasures and significance of Holy Trinity Hastings. As a place of worship and a community hub serving the people of Hastings, we hope that engagement with our church, its heritage and its collections will encourage people to discover their own purpose and place within this community, creating a renewed sense of pride,
belonging and hope inspired by this remarkable building.
The Heritage Engagement Officer will lead the delivery of the project's Activity Plan, working with staff, volunteers, partners and contractors to develop and deliver a creative and inclusive programme of learning, engagement and
participation. They will build on partnerships established during the Development Phase, support apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities, and ensure that the project delivers meaningful and lasting benefits for local communities and visitors alike.
At HTH we recognise the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we value everyone for who they are and what they can contribute. We aim to recruit staff and volunteers who come from a diverse background and reflect
our communities and our audiences. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith.
Our Core Aims:
• To ensure that our congregation, users, visitors, and our diverse community understand and appreciate the significant role that Holy Trinity Hastings has played in the development of Hastings.
• To raise the profile of HTH Church as one of the most important heritage buildings in Hastings and thereby attract and welcome new visitors to discover the mission of the church through the stories and people, the
treasures and architecture of this special place.
To work with hard to reach and under-represented sections of the local community that are relevant to our
work in Hastings and are currently excluded from engaging with their heritage through lack of awareness,opportunity or resource.
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