A NEW ROLE TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PLEASLEY PIT

Exciting news for one of the East Midlands’ last remaining colliery sites - Pleasley Pit Trust has received a £93,735 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, helping to secure a sustainable future for this much-loved local landmark.

The funding will support the creation of a new Development Worker role, a key position designed to help the Trust grow its community activities, strengthen partnerships, and create more opportunities for local people to get involved.

Over the next two years, this role will focus on:

• Developing new events and activities that bring Pleasley Pit’s story to life

• Expanding income streams and fundraising to safeguard the site’s future

• Supporting and celebrating the Trust’s volunteer team

• Reaching out to more people across Bolsover and beyond

It’s an exciting opportunity for someone with creativity, energy, and a passion for people, heritage, and nature to make a real difference, and the Trust is encouraging local people to help spread the word.

“We’re absolutely delighted to receive this support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This grant will make a huge difference to the future of Pleasley Pit, helping us to grow as an organisation and create even more opportunities for people to connect with our heritage and green spaces.” said Deborah Bramwell, Chief Operating Officer at Pleasley Pit Trust.

If you know someone who might be perfect for the role, visit https://www.pleasleypittrust.org.uk/visitor-centre/vacancies

Or if you’d like to learn more about the Trust’s plans for the future, visit www.pleasleypittrust.org.uk or follow @pleasleypittrust1.uk on Facebook.

Details as follows;

The Role:

• Developing new events and activities to bring Pleasley Pit's heritage to life

• Growing income streams to ensure a sustainable future for the Trust

• Reaching out to local communities, including those who don’t yet know about Pleasley Pit Trust

• Supporting and celebrating their amazing volunteer team

• Helping connect people with heritage, nature, and wellbeing

They are looking for someone who is:

• Pro-active, creative and a natural relationship-builder

• Organised with experience of project delivery or community engagement

• Excited by the chance to help shape a charity’s growth and sustainability

This is a brilliant opportunity to join Pleasley Pit Trust at a pivotal time, working with a supportive team who are passionate about keeping Pleasley Pit’s heritage alive while making it meaningful for today’s communities.

Closing date: Sunday 16 November

Location: Pleasley Pit Visitor Centre, Pleasley, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7PH

To apply via email please contact: marketing@pleasleypittrust.org.uk or for an initial chat please text 07467956943 to arrange a mutually convenient call with Deborah Bramwell, COO.

Interview date: Friday 28 November.