Engagement Officer (Part-Time, Contract) Help shape the future of Ramsgate Heritage Lab Ramsgate is growing – and we’re looking for a proactive, people-focused Engagement Officer to join us at a pivotal moment. We’re working to bring historic buildings and community assets back into meaningful use – supporting jobs, creativity and long-term regeneration across Ramsgate. We’ve taken our first major step with redeveloping the Old Wine Warehouse into three new business and we’re now developing a wider pipeline of projects across the town and growing partnerships with local organisations. With new investment and support from Historic England, we’re entering a new phase – focused on strengthening partnerships, growing a town-wide network around heritage buildings, and ensuring local people are actively shaping what happens next. About the Role This is a hands-on, outward-facing role at the centre of our work. You’ll play a key role in delivering our “Connecting Ramsgate’s Heritage” programme, working collaboratively with local partners, organisations and stakeholders to strengthen how we work together around heritage buildings and regeneration. A central part of the role will be supporting and coordinating the Ramsgate Heritage Community Buildings Forum – helping to bring partners together, build strong relationships, and collectively shape a shared pipeline of heritage-led projects across the town. Alongside this, you’ll support our wider engagement and communications – helping us tell our shared story, grow participation, and ensure that local voices are reflected in the future of Ramsgate’s historic built environment. What You’ll Be Doing • Building and maintaining relationships with local organisations, partners and stakeholders • Supporting and coordinating the Heritage Community Buildings Forum, working collaboratively with members • Contributing to the development of a shared pipeline of heritage-led projects across Ramsgate • Working with funders, including Historic England and National Lottery Heritage Fund, including supporting the application for and management of small grants • Planning and delivering events, workshops and engagement activity • Creating and managing content across social media, newsletters and the website • Supporting campaigns, communications and storytelling • Designing and delivering inclusive public engagement and consultation activity About You • Strong connection to Ramsgate • An excellent communicator – confident, articulate and able to engage a wide range of people • Outgoing, approachable and empathetic, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships • Organised, proactive and able to take initiative • Confident creating content and engaging audiences across different channels • Interested in heritage, regeneration and community-led change • Enjoy working as part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team Why Join Us? This is a chance to be at the centre of something growing – helping connect people, unlock new opportunities, and turn ideas into real projects. You’ll be part of a small, ambitious team working at the intersection of heritage, community and regeneration, with the opportunity to shape how partners collaborate and how projects come forward. It’s a role where you can make a tangible difference – supporting new activity, building relationships across the town, and helping to shape the future of heritage-led regeneration in Ramsgate. Key Details • Part-time contract (c. 2.5 days per week), 46 weeks per year, initially for one year with potential to extend to three years. • £15,000 rising to £15,600 in year 2* and £16,224 in year 3* [*subject to funding confirmation] • Freelance/self-employed basis • Based at Ramsgate Works minimum 1 day per week and/or home, with local travel