Freelance Heritage Interpreter, Communities of Making (UK)
The Communities of Making network is looking for an experienced freelance Heritage Interpreter to help develop the narrative and content for a major touring exhibition launching in 2027.
The full bilingual brief for details of the role, person specification and application process: Download the brief here .
Part of Art Fund’s Going Places programme, Communities of Making brings together High Life Highland Museums, CofGâr – Carmarthenshire Museums & Arts Service, and the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum.
Working collaboratively with museum teams and young curators groups across Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the appointed interpreter will help:
- connect collections, places and making traditions through a shared exhibition narrative
- develop accessible and engaging interpretive content
- place young people’s ideas and perspectives at the heart of the exhibition
- support object selection, exhibition design and creative commissions
- explore themes including textiles, basketry, metalwork and the sustainability of heritage craft practices
Freelance fee:£15,000, inclusive of travel and subsistence
Anticipated start / end:September 2026 to May 2027
Freelance Heritage Interpreter, Communities of Making (UK) employer: Sign Design Society Ltd
Benoy is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, where creativity and innovation are at the forefront of every project. With a strong commitment to employee development, the Associate Director role offers ample opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and leadership training, all while working on high-profile Wayfinding projects in the vibrant UK design landscape. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that values their contributions and encourages a healthy work-life balance, making it a truly rewarding place to build a career.
