Job Title: Project Officer – WCVA-funded National Heritage & Archaeology Volunteering Network
Location: Any of Heneb’s offices at Baglan, Bangor, Llandeilo or Welshpool. Hybrid/Flexible working by arrangement. (Travel may be required throughout Wales.)
Organisation: Heneb - The Trust for Welsh Archaeology
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)
Salary: £32,000 per annum pro-rata (3 days per week - £19,200 actual)
About Heneb - The Trust for Welsh Archaeology
Heneb is a charitable organisation committed to preserving and promoting Wales' rich archaeological heritage. As part of our ongoing commitment to volunteering through co-operative working and sector collaboration, we have been awarded a grant by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) to develop a heritage and volunteering network for Wales.
We seek a professional, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with experience in project management, stakeholder engagement and outreach in Wales to support delivery of this 18-month project.
Job Purpose
The WCVA Project Officer will be responsible for identifying Heneb’s key stakeholders from within history societies, heritage organisations and community archaeology groups; undertaking targeted engagement and developing lasting relationships between Heneb and the wider sector. This work will feed into development of a national volunteering network for heritage and archaeology. This role involves identifying new opportunities, developing partnerships, and increasing overall engagement with Heneb. The successful candidate will work closely with Heneb’s National Lead for Outreach and the senior management team to create and implement strategies that align with Heneb's WCVA grant outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including history societies, heritage organisations and community archaeology groups.
- Represent Heneb at industry events, conferences, and meetings to promote the WCVA project.
- Generate engaging media content to promote the work of Heneb and the WCVA project.
- Strategy, Planning and Delivery
- Work with senior management to develop an agreed methodology.
- Implement a robust project management framework and establish key milestones in agreement with senior management.
- Identify challenges and opportunities at an early stage and develop mitigation strategies.
- Deliver the project on-time, to a high standard, meeting the project aims as agreed with the WCVA and senior management.
- Reporting and Administration
- Maintain accurate records of WCVA project activities.
- Provide regular informal updates and formal reports on progress, challenges, and results to the National Lead for Outreach, Chief Executive and to the WCVA.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and legislation in all project activities including compliance with GDPR, the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists Code of Best Practice and WCVA guidance.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in project delivery, preferably within the heritage, archaeology, or charity sector.
- Demonstrable track record of successful stakeholder engagement.
- Strong understanding of the archaeology sector and its role in fostering health and wellbeing.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders both online and in-person.
- Impeccable time management, with the ability to manage complex project interdependencies.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience working within a heritage or archaeological organisation.
- Experience managing volunteers.
- Relevant degree in heritage, archaeology, or a related field.
- Prince2 Project Management.
- Ability to speak Welsh.
Key Competencies:
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving goals.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of Wales and its volunteering landscape.
Terms of Employment
- Contract Length: Fixed term, 18 months
- Salary: £32,000 per annum pro-rata for 3 days per week
- Location: The post-holder will be able to work hybrid with a mix of home working and office-based working from any of our offices (Welshpool, Bangor, Llandeilo, or Baglan) to be agreed with line manager. Frequent travel across Wales will be required.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to HR@heneb.org.uk by 31 October 2025.
Heneb is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Heneb is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
If your skills don’t fully match our criteria but you still feel that you’re a good match for this role, get in touch for an informal discussion with National Lead for Outreach Zoe Arthurs on 01938 532772.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: £19,200.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.2 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Please be aware that whilst this job is primarily a remote, working from home role, it will involve occasional travel throughout Wales, are you ok with this?
Experience:
- heritage, archaeology, or charity sector: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- UK drivers licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
