Job Description

Job Purpose

The Irish Cultural Development Officer will play a central role in promoting Irish culture, heritage and community engagement within the borough. The postholder will support and strengthen existing groups and activities while helping to expand connections across the community and beyond.

Essential Requirements

Personal Qualities

Enthusiastic, trustworthy and reliable.

A positive team player, able to work collaboratively with others.

Willingness to become actively involved with existing groups and activities, including the Claddagh Group, Word Circle and heritage projects.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and well written.

Ability to engage with diverse audiences and encourage participation.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Demonstrate interest in at least one of the following areas of Irish culture:

Irish dancing

Irish language

Irish cookery

Singing

Genealogy

Craft or art

Sport (e.g. Gaelic games)

Irish history and heritage

Networking skills to expand the clubs connections within the community

Ability to strengthen and develop links with other Irish groups, events and activities inside and outside of the Wigan borough.

Key Responsibilities

Support, sustain and promote existing Irish cultural groups and activities.

Act as liason between the club and the wider community to encourage participation.

Develop partnerships with other Irish organisations and cultural networks locally, regionally and nationally.

Contribute to the organisation of events, workshops and activities that celebrate and showcase Irish culture.

Assist in identifying opportunities for growth, funding and collaboration.

Reporting and accountability

Reports to:

The Line Manager and Committee

Works closely with:

Club members, cultural groups and community partners

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 17 per week

Work Location: In person