Place of Work – Office Based, The Fed, Manchester, M25 9SB
Responsible To – Deputy Manager, My Voice – A Heritage for All
Salary – £33,509 per annum
Hours Per Week – Full Time, 36 hours per week, fixed-term contract (see Job Description for full details)
Project Summary
My Voice – A Heritage for All is a major new project that will preserve, expand and share the My Voice Book Collection, the UK’s only social care-led archive of 50+ whole life stories of Holocaust Survivors.
The project will improve access to this nationally significant Collection through exhibitions, education, resources, volunteering and community engagement, while also documenting its trauma-informed heritage methodology and ensuring Survivor voices remain central in a post-Survivor era.
This role supports the Development Phase of the project by delivering and evaluating pilot activities that will inform a future Delivery Phase, subject to further National Lottery Heritage Fund funding.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Guardian Programme Developer to lead the development of a pioneering new volunteering programme within My Voice – A Heritage for All.
The role will focus on creating and testing a new model of heritage volunteering, recruiting and supporting volunteers, developing training and engagement opportunities, and helping to ensure Holocaust Survivor stories remain accessible to future generations.
Working closely with project staff, partners and volunteers, the successful candidate will design and deliver pilot activities, build relationships across communities and gather learning that will help shape the future Delivery Phase of the project.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in volunteer management, project delivery, community engagement or heritage learning who is passionate about preserving and sharing important life stories.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate the Guardian volunteering programme during the Development Phase of the project.
- Recruit, train and support volunteers participating in pilot activities.
- Design and test volunteering pathways, resources and engagement approaches.
- Build relationships with partner organisations, community groups and stakeholders.
- Organise and facilitate volunteer meetings, workshops and project activities.
- Gather feedback and evaluate pilot activity to inform future project development.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to project monitoring and reporting.
- Promote participation and help ensure activities are inclusive, accessible and welcoming to diverse audiences.
- Work collaboratively with project staff and partners to support delivery of wider project objectives.
Ideal for candidates with experience in
- Volunteer recruitment, coordination and support.
- Community engagement and relationship building.
- Developing and delivering training programmes.
- Project planning and delivery.
- Monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
- Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and partners.
For more Information – Job Description – Guardian Programme Developer (Manchester) Nov26
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter by 23 November to [email protected]
This post has been made possible through funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.