Job Introduction
Help Communities Discover and Celebrate the Heritage of Kesteven.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lincolnshire County Council as Community Heritage Officer for the Roots of Kesteven partnership project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Roots of Kesteven is a developing landscape and heritage initiative focused on woodland creation, heritage, nature recovery, public access and community engagement across the Kesteven area.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual who is passionate about heritage, communities and the natural environment. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the project’s scoping and feasibility phase by helping to engage local communities, partners and volunteers in shaping the future vision for the area.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering community engagement and heritage activities
- Developing interpretation, promotional and social media content
- Supporting volunteer recruitment and coordination
- Assisting with project monitoring and evaluation
- Helping commission and oversee specialist studies and activities
- Working with local groups, landowners, parish councils and partner organisations
- Supporting the preparation of project briefs, reports and funding applications
You will need:
- Degree-level qualification in heritage, environmental conservation, countryside management or a related subject
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of community engagement and partnership working
- Ability to communicate heritage and environmental themes in accessible and engaging ways
- Good organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally GIS
- A flexible and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience of working with volunteers, external funding programmes and interpretation projects would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to help shape a major new heritage and landscape initiative and work with communities to celebrate and enhance the rich natural and cultural heritage of Lincolnshire.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Dan Clayton via email at dan.clayton@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 14/06/26.
Interview date: TBC.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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