The WSRHT (formerly WSSRT) charity would like to invite applications from any volunteers who can act as a content manager and help with the development and running of their web site. Any interested parties should be familiar with the processes for designing and implementing functionalities on a web site, including the appointment of a new web hosting provider to manage the site itself. Note, this is a task that can easily be run remotely from home or office. Please would any interested parties contact the WSRHT via e-mail at info@wsrht.co.uk or Geoff Evens directly at geoff.evens@wsrht.co.uk. A working specification is available on request. Thank you.
Learning and Education Officer
July 29, 2026
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST LEARNING AND EDUCATION OFFICER We are seeking a professional and experienced person to fill this key role within the WSR Heritage Trust. This is a flexible [12 hours per week] paid role, based at WSR Bishops Lydeard Station. This exciting role embraces developing and administering: the Schools Programme engaging with younger learners; the Families Offer of family focussed activities and events related to our museums; and developing the Outdoor Offer for community learning at our locations. You will lead, develop and manage a small volunteer learning team, to optimise our programme and activity delivery. Reporting to the Vice Chairman/Company Secretary, you will have a professional and policy link to the Trustee – Museum Collections and Learning and close working with the Museum Curator. You will provide regular reports to the Trust Board and contribute to the Trust Newsletter and the Learning and Education Programme. Applicants should be suitably qualified with a degree or equivalent, or work experience in Teaching and Learning; knowledge of KS1/2 History and Science, together with experience of delivering learning programmes, and extensive IT skills. The postholder should have strong leadership and organisational skills and communicate effectively at all levels. Please contact john.robinson@wsrht.co.uk for further details and an information pack. Completed application forms together with a CV should be forwarded to him by not later than 17 August 2026. For an informal discussion about the role then please contact Steve Williams Vice Chairman and Company Secretary either on 07748-637209 or email steve@williamsemail.uk.
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