Tavistock Guildhall Gateway Project Development Officer

This exciting new post has been created to be responsible for the daily coordination and management of Tavistock Heritage Trust’s operations as they relate to the delivery of the £1.65M Tavistock Guildhall Gateway Project. This HLF-funded project will redevelop the historic Tavistock Guildhall complex and secure its long-term future through new public uses, including as a Gateway Visitor Centre for the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site.

The focus of the role during its initial two years’ duration will be to organise and manage the delivery of the HLF Activity Plan, to manage the visitor information service and to work with trustees to prepare the Trust for its role as delivery agent for the Guildhall Gateway Visitor Centre. Tasks will include setting up operating policies and procedures; recruiting, inducting and training volunteers; coordinating and managing learning and participation activities; developing and testing volunteer-led guided tours; marketing and communications of the Trust and the Guildhall Gateway Project; managing the Visitor Information Centre; planning for the delivery of the WHS Key Centre Agenda; setting up and opening of the Guildhall Gateway Visitor Centre; coordinating/assisting with fundraising and income generation initiatives relating to the project.

Once the Guildhall has opened to the public (expected to be 2020), the Development Officer will be responsible for the daily management of all aspects of the Guildhall Gateway Visitor Centre and Visitor Information Centre. This will include the ongoing activity programme, and fundraising and income generation to support the Trust’s operation of the Guildhall including through retail sales, donations, venue hire and commercial events/activities.

Working Hours: Average 18.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly on an annualised basis over 7 days a week, including some weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.
Contract Term: Two years initially, with possible extension subject to review and ongoing funding being secured.
Salary: £25,500 pro-rata (£12,750 based on 18.5 hours per week)
Location: Tavistock, Devon
Responsible to: Chair of Tavistock Heritage Trust

Depending on the Trust’s/postholder’s success in generating income and/or securing additional funding there may be an opportunity to expand the scope of the role and the number of hours worked.

For further information and details of how to apply contact Carrie Blogg, Project Manager, on cblogg@btinternet.com