Interim Support Officer (Treasure Ireland Project)

NATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Churches Trust is seeking a Support Officer based in Northern Ireland to enhance the maintenance and value of local church buildings. The role involves providing essential advice, support, and training to churches while being part of an ongoing heritage project aimed at fostering community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting heritage sites or similar fields.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Skilled in organizing training and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and tourism advice to churches.
• Act as a key support contact for heritage-related queries.
• Assist in the delivery of the Treasure Ireland project.

Skills

Heritage support

Community engagement

Event organization

Job description

About the role

Northern Ireland has an amazingly rich heritage of church and chapel buildings that we want to see well maintained, valued and in use. We’re looking for a Support Officer – based in Northern Ireland – who can help us to complete the delivery of our pioneering The National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This role will support churches of all denominations with maintenance and tourism advice, training and events and be a key contact for churches looking for heritage support in Northern Ireland.

This is a fixed-term role until the end of April 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The role is full-time (35 hours per week); part-time will be considered for the right candidate. You will be home-based in Northern Ireland, with occasional travel to London.

About the National Churches Trust

As an integral part of the UK’s heritage, we want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations with the challenges and opportunities they face. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.

Our mission

• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming support

Our values

• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
• Providing support that makes a difference
• Joining forces to achieve greater impact
• Driving change that brings our vision closer

About the Treasure Ireland Project

You can find out more about our pioneering Treasure Ireland project at https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/treasure-ireland.

Apply for the role

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Catherine Townsend at [e-mail].

Please send a covering letter (max 2 sides) detailing your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, as well as a completed application form, to [e-mail].

To find out more about the role and apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
Interview dates: Monday, 11 / Tuesday, 12 / Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in person in Northern Ireland (date and venue TBC).