Whitehaven, Cumbria
Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners
Purpose
An exciting new opportunity is available to project manage a unique partnership project involving two Cumbrian organisations.
The Rum Story Re-Imagined is a project that will be delivered over the next 12 months by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners – who own The Rum Story visitor attraction in Whitehaven town centre – and Anti Racist Cumbria. This project has been made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players.
The project’s aim is to reveal the history of The Rum Story and Whitehaven’s connection to the trading and trafficking of enslaved African people, resulting in a world-class, relevant and attractive visitor experience. We are looking for a project manager to help us connect The Rum Story’s coastal community with a global story in a way that is authentic, bold, educational and engaging.
In order to manage this collaboration effectively, the partners wish to appoint a Project Manager for a fixed term of 12 months (on an employed or freelance basis) to undertake a feasibility, consultation and information-gathering exercise – including who needs to be involved in that process to make it a success, as well as costs and funding streams.
The objectives will be to:
The project vision
This project is a partnership between The Rum Story and Anti Racist Cumbria. Anti Racist Cumbria is a charity whose aim is to make Cumbria an actively anti-racist county, by tackling racism through action and education to create a forward-thinking and actively anti-racist Cumbria.
Working with The Rum Story in line with the objectives listed here, will support this aim in the west of the county, and have an impact on Cumbrian arts and culture, education, leadership, as well as regional businesses and organisations.
The Rum Story’s aim is to tell its story in a truly representative way that is relevant to a modern and much wider audience that is true to the past but can shape the future. Through this, The Rum Story can make a real difference and bring change to its local communities, to Cumbria and beyond, through education, arts and culture, positively impacting as many people as possible and businesses from all backgrounds.
Through our exciting collaboration, the partners are supporting and benefiting each other’s vision, aims and objectives.
Requirements of the role:
Establishing, both physically and story wise:
Determine what additional expertise we need, such as:
Skills needed
Essential:
Desirable:
Headline terms & conditions
Contract: Fixed term appointment for 12 months – both directly employed and freelance candidates will be considered equally
Remuneration: 32k pro-rata salary
Hours: It is anticipated that this role will be carried out over four days per week. However, WHC and ARC are responsive to flexible working requests and will take a collaborative approach to finding the right solution for the individual, the project and the organisations.
Reporting to: This is a jointly commissioned post and project by The Rum Story/Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and Anti Racist Cumbria. The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by the two organisations, and one another will be held mutually accountable.
Location: Based at WHC’s offices above The Rum Story in Whitehaven town centre. There will be a requirement to travel within Cumbria and potentially further afield, for which reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Additional employee benefits: Staff discount in The Rum Story shop.
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to The Rum Story via email:
Closing date: 5pm Friday 18th October 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 5th November and Wednesday 6th November at The Rum Story, Whitehaven. Standard rate/class travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Interviews will involve an interview panel. More details will be provided if you are invited to interview.
Please ensure you are available for both interview dates if you decide to apply for this post as we are unable to change these dates to accommodate external factors. We will inform you if you are called for an interview no later than 5pm on Monday 28 October.
Further information: If you would like an informal discussion or the format of the application present significant barriers email .
Equal opportunities statement:
The Rum Story and Anti Racist Cumbria are working together to not only promote equal opportunities in employment but to push further and strive for equity. All job applicants receive a fair chance regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation (protected characteristics).
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