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 13th February 2026

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.