Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The 120th Birthday Oral and Art History Project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create a therapeutic arts heritage project to improve residents’ creative health by celebrating the stories of people associated with our historic building, from former laundry workers to the campaigners who saved it from demolition, through collaborative creative activity.

The reflective history project will culminate in an exhibition hosted in our community hall, which will then tour local libraries and public events. A key legacy of the project will be a large permanent mural to inspire future generations and the growing number of people moving into Medway, including students, migrants, and those relocating from London. Via this mural, they will gain insight into the building’s history and be inspired by the stories of the people who worked here and in the surrounding area. An Oral History Project Manager plans, implements, and oversees initiatives to record, archive, and showcase personal stories, often focusing on community heritage, social care, or military history. Key duties include managing project budgets and timelines, training volunteers in interviewing techniques, ensuring ethical compliance (consent/data protection), and producing tangible outputs like exhibitions, websites, or soundscapes. 

If you have relevant experience and would like to be considered for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter to Sunlight Development Trust Opportunities. The closing date for applications is Friday 12 June 2026 and interviews will held on Monday 22 June 2026.