York Consortium for Craft & Conservation, along with its associated charitable Foundation, is seeking a Programme & Communications Officer to join our team on a freelance basis. Our organization is dedicated to promoting skills and public interest in the conservation of built heritage, historic artifacts, and works of art. Established in 1998, we aim to build on York's reputation as a recognized center for conservation practice, research, and skills while encouraging the conservation of cultural, historic, and artistic heritage throughout the UK. Our membership includes businesses specializing in conservation work, individual craft practitioners, and members of the public interested in conservation.

The Programme & Communications Officer role is ideal for graduates starting their career in this sector, mid-career candidates looking to combine part-time work with other commitments, or individuals recently retired from trade or professional services seeking an interesting part-time role with flexibility. The successful candidate must possess practical digital skills and an efficient approach to routine administrative tasks to support the smooth running and future development of our membership, bursary programs, and events. Whether you have experience in the conservation sector or are new to it but eager to learn more, we are looking for individuals who are well-organized, committed to their roles, good communicators proficient with digital tools such as databases, Word Press, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.

As the Programme & Communications Officer at York Consortium for Craft & Conservation, your responsibilities will include maintaining the membership database; handling membership renewals and recruitment; managing the annual bursary program; updating the website with relevant information; communicating regularly via social media channels and newsletters; organizing events such as annual meetings and bursary awards; attending trustee meetings both online and in person when required; and handling any other administrative or communication tasks that arise. You will report directly to our Chairperson Kibby Schaefer and collaborate with other Trustees including Treasurer, Secretary Bursary Officer etc.

This role requires a flexible time commitment equivalent to two full days per week over forty-eight weeks annually. We offer remuneration of up to £15,000 per year for your services. If you are passionate about promoting conservation efforts within our community and have the necessary skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply by submitting a comprehensive CV along with a letter explaining your interest in the role by March 31st 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for preliminary online discussions on April 7th 2025 followed by final interviews in person on April 15th 2025 in York. For any queries or further information about this exciting opportunity please reach out to us via email at secretary@conservationyork.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals interested in contributing towards our mission at York Consortium for Craft & Conservation.

Thank you,
Kibby Schaefer (Chair)
Jonathan Bryant (Secretary)

Key Job Requirements:

• Experience in conservation sector
• Experience with digital skills
• Experience in freelance arrangements
• Good communicator
• Well organized
• Confident working from home

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop membership database
• Administration of bursary program
• Web site updates & social media communication
• Support event organization

Skills:

• Digital skills
• Database management
• Social media management
• Event coordination
• Communication skills

Seniority Level: Early Career

Job Functions: Communications

• Programme Management
• Administration

Industries : Craft & Conservation

• Heritage
• Art