Weightlifting Wales is seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Project Oral Historian / Heritage Officer to lead an exciting two-year National Lottery Heritage Fund project capturing the living history of Weightlifting in Wales.

The successful applicant will work with former athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, clubs and communities across Wales to record oral histories, identify and digitise heritage material and help create a lasting digital archive.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the Weightlifting Wales Chief Operating Officer and wider team, the successful applicant will lead the day-to-day delivery of the heritage project.
The project will include:
• Recording 60-100 oral history interviews across Wales, in Welsh and English where appropriate.
• Researching and documenting the history of Weightlifting in Wales.
• Identifying photographs, medals, programmes, records and other memorabilia for digitisation.
• Working with individuals, families and clubs to capture personal stories and memories.
• Supporting the development of a publicly accessible digital archive.