Community Heritage Officer – Roots of Kesteven
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,024 to £32,597 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 943/2916 |
Summary
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.
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.
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