Designer and Interpretation Practitioner

  • Contract
  • Remote

Churches Conservation Trust


Job Summary

Work with our Learning and Interpretation Officer on an Interpretation Toolkit to be used by staff, volunteers and church friends’ groups. The toolkit will help users plan, commission and deliver high-quality interpretation across CCT’s estate of more than 350 historic churches.

Job Description

To collaborate with the CCT’s Learning and Interpretation Officer on the research, writing and design of an Interpretation Toolkit. This Toolkit will offer guidance and support to CCT staff, volunteers and church friends’ groups in the planning, creating and installing of engaging and memorable interpretation. The toolkit will be visually engaging and include graphics to illustrate concepts.
This toolkit has two key purposes:
1. For community members, volunteers and friends’ groups to take pride in and celebrate their CCT church and its history. The toolkit will guide them through the collaborative and creative process of designing interpretation in a fun and engaging way which aids in supporter satisfaction. The toolkit should be easily accessible for all different audiences including people with no experience of interpretation. Our supporters should be able to see themselves and what they care about represented in the finished interpretation.
2. To ensure that the interpretation found across the CCT estate is consistent; at a high standard and adds to the visitor experience. CCT’s interpretation should encourage visitors to:
Learn: the history of the building and local area; why the building should be protected; about the CCT and how they support historic churches and their communities across the country.
Feel: a connection to the building, it’s artwork and stories; an appreciation for local history; inspired to visit other CCT churches; motivated to protect heritage.
Do: discover more about the important work of the CCT; donate to the CCT and/or become a member/volunteer.

The successful consultant will take the lead on the visual and graphic design elements of the project.

Job Requirements

Essential qualities and experience:
Excellent graphic design and publication layout skills.
Experienced in using InDesign or other graphic design software.
Demonstrable experience creating attractive, accessible and impactful toolkits/ guides.
Experience of working with communities and volunteers.
Experience or knowledge of good interpretation practice
Experience or knowledge of the museum/ culture and heritage sector.
Great communication skills and experience in collaborative working.
Great time-keeping and organisational skills.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Designer and Interpretation Practitioner
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Digital media
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026

  • Location:

    Remote

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