Communications Officer

The Church of England is a partner in the Nature in Sacred Places (NiSP) National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This is a £5.2m project with an 18-month development phase followed by a four-year delivery phase (subject to securing further funding), in partnership with Natural England, the Church of England, Churches Conservation Trust and Caring for God''s Acre. NiSP will build on principles established by the Bats in Churches Project, a project supported by the Heritage Fund. which worked with churches, community volunteers, young people and professionals across three main strands: Broadening engagement Reach a wide group of people, including religious groups and underserved communities, increasing diversity, inclusion and enjoyment of natural and cultural heritage through engagement events. We will champion the message that England''s natural and built heritage in sacred places is for everyone, and work with communities to improve access in respect of multiple needs. The partnership will engage new audiences with local wildlife and greenspace. Supporting practical action Work with c.150 sacred places, primarily churchyards, (selected for heritage value, wildlife impact, community engagement and capacity) to develop biodiversity and cultural heritage. NiSP staff and partners will deliver workshops to communities to empower and upskill volunteers to maintain, enhance and develop biodiversity and protect the built heritage in their own sacred places into the future. We ..... full job details .....