Freelance Associate Consultant (Heritage activity, engagement & interpretation)

  • Contract
  • Remote

Sourced Thought


Job Summary

We’re looking for a skilled heritage consultant to join our small, collaborative collective on a flexible, freelance basis. If you’re passionate about transforming how audiences connect with heritage and culture, we’d love to hear from you

Job Description

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a freelance consultant or practitioner with demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Developing and delivering heritage activity plans
  • Working with communities on interpretation, audience research and co-production
  • Delivering audience research and evaluation
  • Supporting volunteer development and programming

You’ll work alongside us and our clients – museums, galleries, historic sites, and cultural institutions – to shape and deliver thoughtful, creative, and sustainable approaches to public engagement. Projects may vary in scale and duration, and we work flexibly, agreeing days on a week-by-week basis.

daily rate £350-£400, 1-2 days per month

www.sourcedthought.co.uk

Job Requirements

  • Heritage interpretation expertise – Proven experience in developing interpretation strategies or content for museums, historic sites, or heritage trails.

  • Community engagement – Experience designing and delivering inclusive engagement activities or consultations with diverse audiences.

  • Project management – Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate small to medium-sized projects, often under tight deadlines.

  • Research & storytelling – Strong skills in historical research and crafting engaging narratives for public audiences.

  • Evaluation and reporting – Experience designing evaluation methods (qualitative/quantitative) and producing clear reports for clients or funders.

  • Knowledge of HLF/NLHF frameworks – Familiarity with National Lottery Heritage Fund guidance, especially Activity Plans and Evaluation Frameworks.

  • Digital and creative tools – Competence in using digital tools for interpretation (e.g. audio guides, interactive displays, digital storytelling).

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Freelance Associate Consultant (Heritage activity, engagement & interpretation)
  • Salary: £15k-£20k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Jun 2025

  • Location:

    Remote

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