Project Officer – Dockside Stories

Part-time (30 hrs/week) · Fixed term (3 years) · SO1 £31,051 pro rata
Location: Belfast city centre (hybrid or remote options available) 

ArtsEkta is recruiting a Project Officer to help deliver Dockside Stories—a community-led heritage initiative exploring Belfast’s history of trade, migration and cultural exchange through the port. You’ll coordinate day-to-day delivery, build partnerships with communities and heritage organisations, support volunteers, manage budgets/reporting, and bring stories to life through oral history, digital archiving and public events. 

You’ll bring: 

• Experience managing large scale heritage or cultural projects 
• Strong community engagement skills  
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management 
• Commitment to inclusive practice and social justice 

We offer: 35 days’ pro-rata leave (incl. bank holidays) with TOIL, 7% employer pension (NEST), private medical insurance, flexible/hybrid or remote working, and professional development. 

How to apply:

• Download Application Pack 
• Download Application Form
• Download Equality Monitoring Form 
• Submit your completed forms to admin@artsekta.org.uk  

Deadline: 12noon, Friday 28th November

ArtsEkta is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. 

This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players.