Development Officer (Heritage) Job ref: 25/CW/24 Job type: Temporary Location: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Salary: SO1; SCP 25-27 £35,235 - £37,035 per annum Closing date: Monday 06 Oct 2025 12:00 Job Title: DevelopmentOfficerHeritage Duration: Temporary for 9 months (Maternity Cover) Reports To: Development Manager Wellbeing and Culture Responsible To: Head of Wellbeing and Culture Directorate: Community and Wellbeing Location: Development Office based at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. However, the postholder may be asked to work flexibly across the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday including occasional evenings and weekends as required. Salary: SO1; SCP 25-27 £35,235 - £37,035 per annum Key Purpose of the Post: This post will focus on delivering the actions set out in the Fermanagh and Omagh Heritage Plan, supporting internal coordination through the Councils cross-cutting Heritage Forum, and contributing to the development and delivery of heritage-led projects, including the Exploring Local Heritage PEACEPLUS project. The role will support the delivery of key objectives within the Heritage Plan, including: Improvingaccesstolocalheritage Developingandpromotingheritage Workinginpartnershipacrosssectorsandcommunities Protecting and preserving the districts built, natural, and cultural heritage This will involve close collaboration with the Fermanagh County Museum team, as well as with statutory organisations, local communities, heritage stakeholders, and other local authorities, to deliver coordinated action in line with the Councils strategic aims. Key Responsibilities Heritage Plan Delivery Coordinate and deliver a range of actions from the Heritage Plan Action Plan, reporting on outcomes and progress LeadtheinternalHeritageForum,supportingcross-departmentalengagementinthe delivery of shared heritage objectives Ensureactivitiescontributetotheoverarchinggoalsofaccess,development, partnership, and protection Work collaboratively with the Fermanagh County Museum team to support aligned heritage delivery and interpretation Project Delivery SupportthedevelopmentanddeliveryoftheExploringLocalHeritagePEACEPLUS project, engaging with internal teams, communities, and external partners Contributetootherrelevantstrategicorcross-borderheritageinitiativesalignedwith the Heritage Plan and PEACEPLUS themes Coordinate with museum staff to develop and deliver projects and initiatives as required Programming and Engagement Develop and deliver a programme of talks, tours, and engagement activities that reflect the districts diverse heritage Supportcommunity-focusedheritageprojectsinpartnershipwithlocalorganisations, schools, and groups Work alongside the museum team to ensure public programming aligns with shared interpretation goals and audience needs Stakeholder Collaboration Buildandmaintainstrongrelationshipswithstatutorybodies,heritagenetworks, community organisations, and neighbouring councils Facilitatepartnershipworkingtodelivercollaborative,place-basedheritage outcomes Contribute to museum and Council led initiatives that engage with communities on heritage themes Communications and Reporting Producereports,briefings,andcommunicationsmaterialsinsupportofHeritage Plan delivery and related projects Work with the museum and Corporate Communications team to promote heritage initiatives across digital, print, and media platforms Resources and Support Coordinatecasualstaffandvolunteersinvolvedinheritageactivity Assistwithprocurement,fundingapplications,andprojectbudgetmonitoring Support the museum team and other internal colleagues in strategic planning and the delivery of shared heritage priorities General To comply with all the Councils policies and procedures including the Employee CodeofConductandtheEmployeeandCouncillorWorkingRelationshipProtocol, and as Line Manager, ensure that all employees comply with same. To promote the Councils equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as an employer and a service provider. ToimplementallFinancialandProcurementpoliciesandprocedures. ToensurefullcompliancewithallHealthandSafetyatWorklegislationinaccordance with the Councils Health and Safety at Work policy and all associated proceduresand guidance and to be an advocate for high standards of Health and Safety performance. Tocomplywithemployeeresponsibilityinrelationtoallrecordsheld,createdorused as part of the Councils business.All records, paper or electronic, are public records and accessible by the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of InformationAct2000,theEnvironmentRegulations2004andtheDataProtectionAct 1998. Toundertakethedutiesofthepostatalltimesinamannerthatenhancesand promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council The postholder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties, and the postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties, as required. Person Specification The following have been identified as the top competencies for effective performance in the role at, operational Level. A definition has been provided including examples of positive indicators and more information on the competency framework can be found at: Competencies will be assessed and monitored throughout the selection process. Respect for diversity and equality underpins the core competencies required for the post. Employees will be expected to treat all individuals with respect, respond sensitively to differences and encourage others to do likewise during the course of their employment with the Council. EssentialCriteria Hold a degree or equivalent qualification and one years relevant experience of a) d) below; Or In the absence of the above qualification, a minimum of three years relevant experience of a) d) below; Relevantexperiencemustincludeevidenceof:- Projectplanningandevaluation Eventorprogrammedelivery Communicationsandadministration Partnershipandstakeholderengagement Abilitytomeettargetsanddeadlineswithinspecifiedtimeframes CompetenceintheuseofITincludingemailandMicrosoftOffice(Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Possess a full current driving licence and/or have access to a form of transport to carry out the duties of the post Desirable Criteria Previous experience within a heritage or related setting. Theabovecriteriamaybeenhancedtofacilitateshortlisting.