Do you have a passion for Heritage and working with volunteers?
Our Purpose
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre tells the story of Grimsby’s proud maritime history. It provides an insight into the lives of Grimsby trawlermen and their families during the heyday of the town’s fishing industry. Its immersive displays sit alongside temporary exhibitions which explore the wider heritage of the area. The Centre is part of North East Lincolnshire Museum Service, which collects, preserves and displays the heritage of North East Lincolnshire.
The Role
North East Lincolnshire Museum Service is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Project Officer to deliver the National Heritage Lottery Fund Dynamic Collections project: Documenting Northern East Lincolnshire’s Local History.
The Documenting North East Lincolnshire’s Local History project is in collaboration with North Lincolnshire Council to improve the documentation and storage of the photography and ephemera collections for both museum services.
One of the aims of the project is to involve a wider range of people with the museum collection through recruitment of a diverse volunteer base. The Project Officer will also develop a creative engagement programme including exhibitions, events and digital content.
North East Lincolnshire Museum Service collects and displays the heritage of North East Lincolnshire with exhibitions Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and creative individual with a passion sharing local heritage and experience working with museum collections.
You will have excellent skills in time management and organisation as well as strong communication skills.
Think you can make a difference? We want to hear from you.
Your Application
All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
If you require an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louise Bowen, Collections Officer on 01472 323345 or louise.bowen@nelincs.gov.uk.
Key dates
Interview date: 09 October 2023 Start date: In line with our ‘Day One: NEL Induction Process’, we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by 4th December 2023
(However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed)
Working Arrangements
This role is a blended working role (the duties of the role may require a blend of home & office working in line with needs of the service)
What you can expect from NELC
… and much more!
About NELC
At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play.
Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
NELC is committed to Equality and Diversity as an employer.
NELC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and Adults at Risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.
