Job Description
Job Title
WW1 Heritage Officer
Department
Development Services
Service
Planning
Team
AONB
th
Date Prepared/Revised* By
8 April 2013 (Sarah Kettlewell)
Post Accountable to
AONB Manager
Post directly responsible for
Direct Supervision: 0
(number of workers)
Indirect Supervision: 0
Main Purpose
The purpose of this post is to reveal the impact of the Great War on the landscape of the AONB, harness
the expertise of regional universities, train heritage volunteers and create new opportunities to
commemorate and learn about WW1. This will be achieved by working in partnership with Friends of
Nidderdale AONB, the University Partnership (Bradford and York) with advice from the WW1 steering
group.
Key Contacts
Internal: Dave Allenby (Chief Planner), Paul Burgess (AONB Manager)
External: Louise McManus (Friends of Nidderdale AONB) Dr Jon Finch (York University) John
McIllwaine (Bradford University)
Main Accountabilities
The postholder will be responsible for:
a) Delivering objectives of WW1 project in line with HLF timetable
b) Developing the capacity of volunteers working on the WW1 project by working in partnership
with the University Partnership to deliver research and training opportunities.
c) Encouraging access to WW1 sites and information through improved intellectual and
physical access.
d) Ensure the long term protection of the built and cultural heritage associated with WW1
e) Create a legacy for the WW1 project that will ensure sustainability
Standard Accountability Statements:
Health and Safety
You are required to comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and to take such steps as are
reasonably practicable for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues at work and those
affected by your work. You must comply with your safety responsibilities and must co-operate with
management in all respects for the full implementation of the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
Your safety responsibilities are shown on the Safety Responsibility Statement (SRS) for your post.
Equality and Diversity: The post holder must adhere to all policies and procedures relating to equality and
diversity in the workplace and provision of services.
Learning and Personal Development: The post holder has a personal responsibility for his or her own
learning and development, and will maintain up to date records of achievement and attendance as
required. The post holder must undertake the learning and training identified in the job skills matrix, and
other relevant training that is identified and agreed with their manager.
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Job activities
Main duties and responsibilities relating to accountabilities identified above.
1.0
Develop new research groups and support existing groups to increase the capacity and skills of
volunteers
 Create and support a new WW1 research group
 Identify heritage volunteer training needs
 Devise and implement a volunteer training programme in co-ordination with FNAONB
 Engage new groups including military personnel
2.0
Uncover new information about the effect of war on the landscape
 Organise and deliver AONB based memories days
 Work in partnership with Leeds City Council to organise Leeds based events
 Work with the University partnership to collate and archive material
3.0
Ensure the protection of the built and cultural heritage associated with WW1
 Develop and manage contract for geophysical survey and archaeological digs
 Organise heritage events as part of the AONB’s summer visitor programme
 Develop management plans working in partnership with landowners and
4.0
Develop outreach and interpretation programme
 Develop and distribute school resources
 Devise and implement programme of school workshops and educational activities
 Develop and produce WW1 interpretation
 Devise and implement WW1 events programme
5.0
Create a lasting legacy to commemorate WW1
Developing and implementing a project exit strategy
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