Cydlynydd Ymgysylltu (Treftadaeth) - Engagement Coordinator (HERITAGE)

Royal Mencap Society; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in the UK is seeking an Engagement Coordinator (Heritage) for a part-time fixed-term role. You will collect oral histories from parents of individuals with learning disabilities, curate these stories into a touring exhibition, and work collaboratively with volunteers. This role requires a driving license, the ability to converse in Welsh, and a passion for heritage. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Ability to converse in Welsh for recording oral histories.
• Experience working on heritage projects.
• Effective communication skills in writing and face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and collect oral histories from parents across North Wales.
• Work with volunteers to design and interpret traveling exhibition.
• Establish relationships with Mencap Network Partners and museums.

Skills

Conversational Welsh

Heritage project experience

Effective communication

Creative project delivery

Judgment and troubleshooting

Interest in learning disability

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Cydlynydd Ymgysylltu (Treftadaeth) - Engagement Coordinator (HERITAGE)

Department: Communities & Programmes

Position: Paid

Town/City: Holyhead

Salary Details: 20

Advertising End Date: 20 Feb 2026

Internal Advertising End Date: 20 Feb 2026

Vacancy Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Job Advert

Are you passionate about heritage and supporting people with a learning disability and their families to have their voices heard and their experiences valued?

We are looking for an Engagement Coordinator (Heritage) to join our National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Our Past, Their Future.

As the Engagement Coordinator (Heritage) you will play a vital role collecting the oral histories of the parents of people with a learning disability, and parents with a learning disability. Alongside a group of volunteers and project staff you will also curate and interpret the oral histories into an exhibition which will travel around Wales in the second half of the project.

This is a part-time fixed-term position (20 hours per week) till 31 March 2028. While the role can be home-based when not out collecting stories, there is an expectation to spend one day a week at the Mencap Mon hub in Llangefni. There will also be the expectation for extensive travel around Wales. A valid driving license and access to your own car are essential for this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting and collection of oral histories of parents across North Wales, including parts of North Ceredigion and North Powys.
• Recruiting and working with volunteers to design and interpret the travelling exhibition in partnership with other project staff.
• Establishing a strong working relationship internally and externally with Mencap Network Partners, colleagues and the museums hosting the exhibitions.
• Supporting participants through the consent process and post-interview aftercare (if required).

What We’re Looking For

• The ability to converse in Welsh for the purposes of recording oral histories is essential for this post
• Previous experience working on heritage projects, including recording oral histories and designing exhibitions.
• The ability to communicate effectively through written and face-to-face contact
• A track record of delivering creative projects on time and within budget
• Excellent judgment and troubleshooting skills
• An interest and desire to know more about learning disability
• Someone with a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Please see the attached full job description

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to help change the lives of people with a learning disability and their families. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please apply now with an updated CV

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We\'re here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

£37,259 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits