Engagement Officer

Calanais, United Kingdom

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a passion for bringing the heritage of Calanais and the Outer Hebrides to life. You will promote the Centre and its programmes, strengthen community connections and support the visitor experience.

Engagement Officer, The Calanais VISITOR CENTRE
22.5 hours Per week, permanent contract

Atthe Calanais Visitor Centre, we are committed to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones. Ourvision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community, and the wider world.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, operates within a culture of respect, and creates a welcoming environment for all employees.

Support the Heritage Manager with heritage and communication activities that help people connect with Calanais. You will promote the Centre and its programmes, strengthen community connections and support the visitor experience.

Normal working days are three days per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to agree which days are worked. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support events and operational needs.

Reportsto: Heritage Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with apassion for bringing the heritage of Calanais and the Outer Hebrides to life.

Working closely with the Heritage Manager, you'll help develop and deliver an engaging heritage programme that connects visitors and local communities withthe site’s rich history. You'll bring strong interpersonal and project delivery skills, a collaborative approach to building partnerships, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility through our Heritage for All programme. You'll champion Gaelic culture and language, confidently represent the Centreat events and public engagement opportunities, and use visitor feedback to helpshape and improve our activities.

Experience in heritage, community engage mentor partnership working, alongside Gaelic language skills, would be welcome butis not essential.

• Has a passion for culture and heritage
• Takes pride in being organised, accurate and highly dependable.
• Is confident managing multiple priorities while remaining calm under pressure.
• Has a keen eye fordetail and enjoys producing work of a consistently high standard.

• Develop and deliver aspects of the heritage program in partnership with the Heritage Manager.
• Promote diversity,inclusivity, and accessibility through the heritage for all programme,fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued.
• Ensure that gaelicculture and language are championed throughout our activities.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations, archaeologists, educational institutions, tourism bodies and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the collection and management of visitor feedback through surveys,observation logs and evaluation activities.

• Create engaging, accurate and accessible content that communicates the significance of the Calanais Standing Stones and thewider heritage of the area.
• Support the delivery of the centre'scommunications and marketing plan in collaboration with the heritage manager.
• Coordinate media enquiries, press releases,online reviews, key marketing assets and affiliate websites and promotional campaigns in line with organisational priorities.

• Commit to continuous professional development…