Vicars’ Close is the oldest intact medieval street in Europe (1348) still used for its original purpose: to house the Cathedral’s adult choir. An internationally significant architectural site, it has been integral to the history and fine choral tradition of Wells Cathedral for centuries; its continuity of use is incredibly rare. It is an exceptional place which has retained its medieval character to a remarkable degree. As a group of buildings, it is possibly without parallel.
Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and others, we are embarking on an exciting and ambitious project which will repair and restore these buildings, creating a legacy that will safeguard their future, and enabling an exciting, new, visitor experience and programme of events to uncover and celebrate this extraordinary heritage, opening it up to the public for the first time.
Creative Facilitator
As Creative Facilitator you will be central to delivering our engagement and outreach plans. You will support the delivery of our interpretation through co-creation, with and for the local communities, and working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. We want to encourage people to take the lead with their own ideas and delve into their own stories and your role will be central to facilitating this.
• Fixed term contract for 36 months
• Part time 28 hours per week
• Up to £28,000 per annum
Engagement Coordinator
As Engagement Coordinator you will play an important part in helping our project to reach new audiences and enabling people to take an active role in our activities. We want to offer opportunities to a broad range of people across Somerset to take part as volunteers, creators, participants and advisors. You will help us to do that and ensure that our offer is flexible, positive and inclusive.
• Fixed term contract for 36 months
• Part time 21 hours per week
• Up to £15,000 per annum
Evaluation Consultant
The role of the consultant will be to co-ordinate the evaluation of all aspects of the project and write the final Evaluation Report in line with The National Lottery Heritage Fund evaluation guidance and Logic Model, with support from staff, contractors and volunteers who will help undertake collection of evaluation data within the framework during the delivery phase.
• Fixed fee freelance contract: £20,000
The Vicars’ Close project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
More information about the roles can be found on the Cathedral website
Notable dates
Closing date for applications to all roles: 12.00pm on Wednesday 8 January 2025
interview will take pleace on either Monday 20 January 2025 or Wednesday 22 January 2025