Maritime Trust – Heritage Officer

We are looking for a Heritage Officer to join to the team and play a key role in delivering Belfast Historic Waterfront as part of the The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage Places Strategic Initiative.

The Heritage Officer will play a key role in delivering the Belfast Historic Waterfront as part of the The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage Places Strategic Initiative. As part of the Maritime Belfast team, the postholder will help coordinate activity, partnerships and outputs across the Belfast Historic Waterfront Heritage Place, with a particular focus on supporting the development of a Conservation Management Plan, the Belfast Historic Waterfront Plan, the extension of the Belfast Story Plan and outdoor museum and associated restoration, interpretation and public display projects.

• Third-level qualification in heritage, regeneration, conservation or a related field OR
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience gained within the last 5 years in heritage projects, conservation or regeneration delivery
• Good IT skills including ability to confidently use MS Office suite
• Excellent communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Ability to work as part of a team

If you believe you have the relevant experience, passion and enthusiasm for heritage people and places, and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to receive your application.

The closing date for applications is 7th September 2026 at 12 noon.