Heritage Project Location: Chesterfield-based visits as required Contract: March 2025 – June 2027 (25 days of work) Fee: £8,750

Be part of a major heritage project celebrating the Railway 200 bicentenary and George Stephenson’s legacy! Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, is looking for an experienced Heritage Interpretation Specialist to develop engaging exhibitions, digital storytelling, and educational resources that will bring Chesterfield’s railway history to life for schools, communities, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities: Create engaging heritage materials for exhibitions and digital content Work with schools, volunteers, and community groups to develop content Lead workshops, talks, and study visits to engage the public Support volunteers in research and storytelling Curate temporary exhibitions and assist with promotional materials Contribute to the project’s digital media campaign.

Who We’re Looking For: Expertise in heritage interpretation, exhibitions, and storytelling Experience in community engagement and working with volunteers Background in education and learning programme development Ability to collaborate with schools and cultural organisations Strong project management skills and experience working with designers and media professionals.

For more information, contact Jilly Hancock, Priest in Charge: 07746 668257 jillhancock@outlook.com 

The George Stephenson Heritage Project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to celebrate our railway heritage and engage our community in its lasting legacy.