Heritage Business Apprentice

Introduction

This apprenticeship, part of the Heritage@HTH project made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, offers the chance to gain hands‑on experience in heritage engagement, learning, events and community projects. Help bring HTHs' stories to life while developing valuable skills and inspiring community pride.

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 major programme of capital works to conserve and improve Holy Trinity Hastings, safeguarding its historic fabric and enhancing access, with an ambitious programme of heritage activities designed to engage people of all ages and backgrounds.

Through learning, volunteering, interpretation, events and community partnerships, we aim to enable people to discover the many stories and treasures of HTH Church. These stories connect the people who shaped the church we see today with those who continue to make it a vibrant place of worship and a community hub serving the people of Hastings. We hope that engaging with our church, its heritage and its treasures 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 build.

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.

• 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.

This apprenticeship was made possible and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Heritage Business Apprentice will support the Heritage Project Coordinator and Engagement Officer with the day‑to‑day internal administration of the National Lottery Heritage funded project, its activities programme and build on the partnerships already forged during the Development Phase.

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Heritage Project team.
• Help organise meetings by booking rooms, preparing agendas, distributing papers and taking notes where required.
• Keep project files and documents organised and up to date using the organisation's filing systems.
• Record meeting actions and update project records as directed.
• Learn about the heritage project by working alongside staff and consultants involved in its delivery.
• Support the Heritage Engagement Officer with community engagement activities and partnership events.
• Help communicate with volunteers, keep contact lists up to date and assist with volunteer recruitment activities.
• Record and maintain volunteer hours and other project data accurately.
• Assist with organising and supporting events such as open days, community activities, workshops and stakeholder events.
• Help prepare information, displays and resources to promote the project.
• Support the team with marketing and communications by
  • Drafting social media posts.
  • Updating website event and diary pages.
  • Assisting with newsletters and mailing lists.
  • Helping ensure project funders are acknowledged in communications.
• Respond to general enquiries from visitors, volunteers and members of the public, referring queries to colleagues where appropriate.
• Carry out general office administration including filing, photocopying, scanning, data entry and…