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The IHBC is investing in additional support for our volunteer education and events activities as we establish a full-time equivalent post as IHBC \u2018Branch Events Support\u2019 (\u2018BES\u2019) Officer \u2013 with job-share offers also considered \u2013 responsible for helping IHBC volunteers deliver training events across our networks, and with a starting salary from \u00a317,000 and a closing date for applications of 15 January at 5pm sharp<\/u>.<\/p>\n
IHBC Chair Mike Brown said: \u2018I\u2019m delighted that we\u2019re in a position to offer this additional support post to our members and colleagues, adding more capacity to the role of \u2018LETS\u2019 Liaison Officer, we filled last year with the part-time appointment of Kate Kendall.\u00a0 This is a huge opportunity for a person \u2013 or perhaps persons \u2013 to help the IHBC move to the next level of support for our volunteers, members, their colleagues and our diverse sector partners.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018Clearly any successful candidate will have to be aware of volunteering roles and needs, as well as the pressures of managing events.\u00a0 They\u2019ll also need to be able to work alongside our members, both as assistant and, where appropriate, as adviser.<\/p>\n
Our voluntary network is very local too, so our \u2018BES\u2019 Officer will have to be prepared to travel extensively across our UK Branches.\u00a0 That first hand experience is the only way to get to know our members properly, their concerns and their work, and to be able to offer the help they need.\u00a0 So anyone in this new role will need to enjoy helping out in conservation events and learning activities, working alongside real heritage enthusiasts and genuine experts, as well as those in the earliest stages of their career or heritage-related trade or practice.\u2019<\/p>\n
IHBC President David McDonald said: \u2018This new role underpins both the IHBC\u2019s national educational work and our members\u2019 evolving training on the ground.\u00a0 While we are closely tied to day-to-day conservation practice through our volunteers, not least through our trustees and our Branch-led Schools, as well as more recently our IHBC+ initiative, we still lack capacity to manage the overlaps as effectively as we might.\u00a0 Filling this new role will mean we can all benefit from that much-needed support\u2019.<\/p>\n
Charles Strang, IHBC\u2019s Communications Secretary said: \u2018We know that modern social and digital media are central to connecting with new volunteers as well as career changers and younger members, so we\u2019d hope that online social networking and the use of digital media will be an important part of any IHBC BES Officer\u2019s life and work.\u2019<\/p>\n
In particular, we would like to see good IT and social networking skills and experience, as we will use this added capacity to communicate at all levels, integrating volunteer support more closely with our online services.\u00a0 While we would especially welcome interests and skills in these areas, don\u2019t worry if that\u2019s not necessarily what you\u2019d like to offer us. Enthusiasm, interest, energy and capacity are critical, and after that, once you have the willingness to learn, we can help you get the right skills.\u2019\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n DETAILS OF THE POST<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Title<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>IHBC \u2018Branch & Events Support\u2019 (\u2018BES\u2019) Officer(s)<\/p>\n NB: Job sharing and contracted services considered<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Job description<\/strong> You will carry out this role under the direct line management of, and in partnership with, the IHBC\u2019s \u2018LETS\u2019 Officer.<\/p>\n Role overview<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n Select contractual details about the post(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n Expectations for performance Additional expectations, subject to negotiation and personal strengths and capacity<\/u>:<\/p>\n Your personal specifications<\/u>:<\/p>\n Qualities you will need to demonstrate (essential)<\/u><\/p>\n Qualities that will help in the post (recommended)<\/u><\/p>\n How to apply Please include in your application letter a statement on how you might propose, prefer, or be prepared to carry out the role, whether as a full-time staff member of the IHBC, part-time in a job-share, or in any other preferred capacity, including a shared consultancy role.<\/p>\n If you have any queries about the position please contact Sean O\u2019Reilly, IHBC director, by email, at\u00a0director@ihbc.org.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date: 15 January 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Interview & assessment:\u00a0<\/strong>Interviews will be held in London or Birmingham in February.<\/p>\n Interview expenses These above details constitute the formal information relevant to any interviews and appointments.<\/p>\n For more details on the IHBC see www.ihbc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The IHBC is investing in additional support for our volunteer education and events activities as we establish a full-time equivalent post as IHBC \u2018Branch Events Support\u2019 (\u2018BES\u2019) Officer \u2013 with job-share offers also considered \u2013 responsible for helping IHBC volunteers … Continue reading
\n<\/strong>As the IHBC \u2018BES\u2019 Officer(s) you will be both assistant to and adviser on training events that are planned, organised and delivered with the help of IHBC volunteers, officers, trustees and staff.\u00a0 Your role will be to help support activities and networks that raise the profile of, and cross-sector interest in, the IHBC\u2019s educational and related operations.\u00a0 You will be the key link between our Branches, across all the UK, and the National Office, with particular responsibility for:<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>With details all to be agreed under the oversight of IHBC\u2019s Director (and with \u2018pro rata\u2019 arrangements to be agreed in the case of job-sharing), include to:<\/p>\n\n
\no\u00a0\u00a0 Internal IHBC Branch and related volunteer and national events
\no\u00a0\u00a0 Committee meetings
\no\u00a0\u00a0 Partner activities across the IHBC\u2019s geographic remit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\no\u00a0\u00a0 Build up specific and measurable practice, social and digital networks to ensure the optimum value and benefits from IHBC events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\no\u00a0\u00a0 New members to join IHBC
\no\u00a0\u00a0 Existing members to develop skills
\no\u00a0\u00a0 Non-members to be aware of our members\u2019 educational activities, support and potential.\u00a0<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>Please email admin@ihbc.org.uk<\/a> attaching your application letter, stating why you think you should be appointed in the role of IHBC\u2019s \u2018BES\u2019 Officer, and including a detailed CV or equivalent.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Travel expenses for candidates will be paid based on presentation of receipts (pre-payments may be organised in special circumstances, so please enquire for details).<\/p>\n