Job Description

Research and Community Coordinator | 10397 | Fixed Term Contract until 31 January 2028 | 22.2 hours per week | £29,064 to £31,022 per annum pro rata (Scale F) | Dereham, Norfolk

Would you like to play a pivotal role in the delivery a once-in-a-generation project at one of Norfolk’s best loved heritage sites?

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated individual to help deliver the exciting 250th anniversary project ‘Gressenhall 250: More than a Workhouse’, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Gressenhall first opened its doors in 1777 as a House of Industry, before transitioning to a Union Workhouse under the national system. As such, it became a refuge and place of last resort for many of Norfolk’s poorest and most vulnerable residents. This project seeks to shed light on the later years of the site’s history as a care home and emergency accommodation for ‘evicted families’ following the creation of the NHS, during a time of significant change to health and welfare in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the planning and delivery of a significant heritage project. The postholder will take the lead in the coordination of volunteer researchers and an oral history project, deliver outreach activities and support exhibitions and events.

The role is based at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, a rural site near Dereham, Norfolk. It will involve some travel to sites in Norfolk or occasional weekend and evening working as part of delivery of outreach activities.

This post is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is a fixed term contract for 18 months.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.

• Financial benefits such as:

  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.

  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)

  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditionshere.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 12 May 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 19 May 2026 23:59