15/04/2026
Come work with us! Role Information:
Job Title: Heritage Project Co-Ordinator
Pay Grade: NJC SCP 18 £31,537 p/a upon completion of 6-month probationary period.
Pension Contribution: Employee Contribution: 5%; Employer Contribution: 3%. Option to opt out of this arrangement.
Hours & Place of Work: Full-time, in person, permanent 35 hours p/w, based at the Cara-Friend Office, 23-31 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2DX. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu.
Holiday Entitlement: 25 Elective and 12 Public Holidays. The leave year runs from 1st April to 31st March.
Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Core Purposes of the Role:
- The Heritage Project Co-Ordinator will be responsible for co-ordination and ex*****on of the ‘Dear Friend’ heritage project.
- This project will encompass a range of outputs including the collection of audio-visual oral testimonies, organising monthly heritage focused volunteer days, public heritage events, and the design, production, and touring of an exhibition.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- To ensure the vision of the organisation is upheld in all undertakings and outputs.
- Liaise with professionals and partners from across the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums Sector, as well as relevant academic institutions.
- Plan and deliver monthly heritage volunteer days, as well as occasionally public heritage events.
- Source and support professionals hired for project deliverables, including an oral historian and a theatre company.
- Act as a point of contact for project participants, as well as the broader community.
- To understand and abide by the policies of the organisation including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, and Protection of Children and other vulnerable individuals.
- To carry out such other duties as agreed with the Director.
Essential Desirable Experience, Knowledge, and Expertise:
- Two-years experience in a comparable role pertaining to heritage and public history.
- Experience in liaising with professionals from GLAM, academic, and arts organisations for partnered project delivery.
- Experience of planning and delivery of an exhibition.
- Knowledge of ethical frameworks for collection and handling of sensitive personal testimonies.
- Experience in working in the community and voluntary sector.
- Experience of delivering public history events.
- Strong knowledge of local LGBTQIA+ Heritage, including the history of Cara-Friend as an organisation.
- Experience of using social media platforms including Meta platforms for an organisation, either in a professional or voluntary role.
- Experience of using Google Drive software.
- Public speaking experience.
Education & Qualifications:
- Good standard of education to include GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or Equivalent.
- Educated to a degree-level in a relevant subject.
Critical Personal Attributes:
Delivering Results:
- Highly organised with a commitment to effective planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Conscientious approach to meeting deadlines and delivery of work to meet the needs of stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively record and manage sensitive information.
Personal Effectiveness:
- Ability to articulately and confidently communicate with service users, colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and confidently communicate with service users, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Professional and sensitive demeanour when supporting LGBTQIA+ people to share their stories.
Working Practices:
- Commitment to Individual Rights, Equality, and Anti-Discriminatory Practice.
- Ability to maintain robust professional boundaries with clients.
- Ability to prioritise issues relating to child protection and vulnerable adults’ work.
If you feel you have the relevant experience and can meet the essential criterial in the job description, we would love to hear from you. We always welcome applications that clearly demonstrate the skills and criteria we need, whether that be in a professional or volunteer capacity.
A copy of the full Job Description, Main Duties, and Essential and Desirable Criteria is available upon request from [email protected]
Application is by CV and Covering Letter setting out how you meet the criteria above.
Deadline for receipt of applications is Noon on 24th April 2026.
This Project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
