Lowestoft Town Hall Heritage Apprentice

Deliver outreach activities in collaboration with project volunteers, including at venues such as the streets of Lowestoft, the beach, community groups and schools, to capture stories for the Lowestoft Stories oral history project and raise awareness about the Town Hall project and upcoming events and activities. This is likely to include lifting and potentially energetic activities.  

Duties will include:

Collaborate with staff and partners to deliver the activities outlined in the Lowestoft Town Hall Project activity plan To support with the creation of resources and procure props for the engagement activities To support with the delivery of the Lowestoft Town Council Collection digitisation activity To support with providing content for the Town Hall social media platforms To support with collections management, research, exhibition curation, visitor services and volunteer management To support with capturing evaluation data for activities To carry out any other tasks necessary to ensure the project is successful  

Training:

As part of this 18-month full-time placement the candidate will undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Cultural Learning and Participation delivered by Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES)

The course follows a monthly programme, with each month focusing on a different topic, such as working with partners, project coordination through to fundraising and IT. It is a practical role focused on ‘learning on the job’ with 80% on the job and 20% off the job training

Each month follows a pattern of the one day a week Off Job Learning day, one at the WAES campus in London (travel expenses will be covered), one on-line learning day, self-directed day, submission day

Training Outcome:
This is an entry level post aimed at providing opportunities for people without a degree level qualification a first step into working in the heritage sector This role is designed to offer an alternative entry route into a museum career. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those which are currently under-represented in the sector

Employer Description:
Lowestoft Town Council was formed in 2017 via a Reorganisation Order. One of the assets it is responsible for is the Town Hall - a Grade II listed landmark and the most prominent building on the historic High Street of Lowestoft, which has been boarded up since its previous owners moved out in 2015. Lowestoft Town Council has been successful in gaining funding for the restoration and adaption of the building as well as the delivery of a comprehensive programme of heritage activities that will enable participants to learn and engage with the heritage of the town and bring communities together enhancing community pride. Funding support has come from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Towns Fund, East Suffolk Council as well as Lowestoft Town Council.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed, including some weekends/out of office hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience