Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.*

World Heritage Project Officer

Birkenhead Park - one of the world's most influential public parks and the inspiration behind New York's Central Park is entering an exciting period of development. Wirral Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled World Heritage & Projects Officer to play a key role in progressing the park's nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Site status and supporting major externally funded heritage projects. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the long-term future of one of the UK¿s most important historic landscapes, working alongside national and international bodies including UNESCO, ICOMOS, DCMS, Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund

About the Role:

As the World Heritage & Projects Officer, you will:

• Support the delivery of Birkenhead Park's UNESCO nomination and related strategic initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate community and stakeholder engagement to inform project development.
• Work with the World Heritage Steering Group, advisory committees, and external partners. Assist in developing, managing and delivering multimillion-pound heritage and conservation projects.
• Represent the Parks & Countryside Service at meetings, workshops, and engagement events. Support procurement, reporting, consultation activities, and project planning.
• Help ensure that Birkenhead Park continues to thrive as a well-loved, well used and nationally recognised heritage landscape.
• This role offers a unique blend of heritage project support, public engagement, and partnership working.

About the Candidate:

We are looking for someone who can bring enthusiasm, creativity and strong organisational skills to a high-profile heritage environment.

You will have:

A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area along with excellent communication skills, and the confidence to engage communities, stakeholders, and professional partners.

Experience delivering or supporting large-scale projects or campaigns with strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines as well as a passion for heritage, conservation, and public engagement.

Experience of working on UNESCO programmes, heritage funding bids, or within historic landscapes is desirable but not essential.

Interviews to be held on Monday 18^th May 2026.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Darran Marquiss, Assistant Senior Manager on email  darranmarquiss@wirral.gov.uk

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