Project Co-ordinator - Exeter’s Multi-Cultural History Guided Walking Tour (Devon Development Education)
- Exeter, South West, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
Exeter’s Multi-Cultural History Guided Walking Tour - Project Co-ordinator.
This is a short-term post of 20 half days/10 full days, to co-ordinate the revival of the Exeter Multi-Cultural History Walk, devised and led by the late Ghee Bowman.
We have a small pot of money to revive the Walk, by finding and training 4 new volunteer Walking Tour Guides. There will be a separate process to revise and update the Walking Tour leaflet.
An Advisory Group has been set up and has already met twice. Members include DDE staff, RAMM staff and members of the original ‘Telling Our Stories’ Exeter project. See www.tellingourstories.org.uk
Working with the Advisory Group, the role of the Co-ordinator will be to:
- Devise and implement the advertisement and the procedure for recruiting the new Guides.
- Assist with assessing, interviewing and selecting the 4 volunteer Guides – or more than 4, if more come forward.
- Plan the training programme for the Guides. 8 half-day sessions have been allocated for this.
- Run the training sessions, calling on support from members of the Advisory Group and others.
- Prepare the launch of the new Guided Walks and hold an inaugural Walk.
There is a small payment of £50 a session for the volunteer Guides.
There is a payment of £3000 for the Co-ordinator, i.e. £150 per half day, 20 half days, including 8 working with the volunteers, 8 planning and 4 Advisory Group meetings.
Person Specification:
- Good admin and record-keeping skills, including use of key Microsoft computer packages.
- Confident facilitating small groups and collaborating with different professionals
- Comfortable working with people from diverse, minoritised backgrounds and sensitive to issues of racism.
- Active interest in multi-cultural issues and history.
- Good timekeeper. Trustworthy, honest and reliable.
- Holds a current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check) or willing to have the check carried out.
- Awareness of safeguarding requirements or willing to learn about them.
Personal qualities and attributes:
- Friendly, outgoing personality.
- Good communicator, in person, on zoom, on phone, in writing and by email.
- Self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
- Interested to learn more about Exeter and its history
Application process:
Complete and submit the application form by email to dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk. We will respond to all applicants.
More information about the Guided Walk and stories of Exeter’s Multi-Cultural History can be found on the website https://www.tellingourstoriesdevon.org.uk/locations/exeter/exeter-walking-tour
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 7th December
Interview Date: will be held on the morning of Monday 14th December
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterSouth WestDevon
- Work Postcode
EX4 3RG
- Reference
GB0125
- Occupational GroupLeisure & TourismAdministrative, Secretarial & Office SupportCommunications, Marketing & PROther
- Salary Details
Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
- Job TermFixedTemporaryVoluntary
- Appointment TypeVariable HoursPart Time
- Hours
Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the hours
- Closing Date
07/12/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes