BACKGROUND
Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club was formed, in 1880, when Reverend Samuel Wathen Wigg identified rugby as a way to channel the energies of some of the county’s more troubled youngsters. More than 140 years on, Northampton Saints Foundation continues his legacy, using the power of sport and the values of rugby to INSPIRE, SUPPORT and EDUCATE thousands of people each year. Our education and social inclusion programmes inspire the current generation to learn, develop new skills, increase confidence and where appropriate return to education, training or employment.
Northampton Saints Foundation have been successful in securing grant funding through The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to deliver a project focusing on the 1950’s and 1960’s era. With over 250 players registered during this period, as well as key committee/staff members, we are interested in finding out more about the people who played an important part in creating this rich heritage of the club.
We aim to research this era of the club, engaging with a wide range of former players/staff/supporters to build a rich history to capture this bygone time. We want to capture their stories through interviews, recording oral histories and reminiscence sessions.
ROLE
You will be required to assist and support the Heritage and Partnerships Lead to deliver the project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, by interviewing people that have been identified and are happy to have their memories recorded.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To understand the documentation required to complete an oral history interview, and agreements are completed before starting recording. (Training provided)
- To ensure all equipment loaned to you is in working order prior to the interview
- To interview participants assigned to you in a setting in which they are comfortable
- To ensure completed interviews are stored in line with guidance, and follow any relevant file naming conventions and file systems when backing up interviews
- Understanding and adhering to Northampton Saints Foundation Safeguarding Policy and any other relevant policies
YOUR QUALITIES
- No prior experience needed
- Enjoy listening to people
- Interest in history
- Empathy
- An upbeat and positive attitude
- Flexible
HOURS
Various days and hours on site at Northampton Saints Foundation or a nearby location.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Full training will be provided on interviewing in line with the Oral History Society’s guidance. Support will be offered by the Learning and Community Engagement Manager. An Enhanced DBS Check will be undertaken before volunteering can commence.
APPLICATION
Please contact [email protected]
Project Finish Date: May 2025
OTHER
Northampton Saints Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from a fully diverse range of candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
Any CV’s, contact details or other personal data shared with Northampton Saints Foundation in relation to this position will be processed for recruitment purposes only. We are storing this data in line with our privacy policy, and any information will only be shared internally as required to undertake shortlisting and interviews with those directly connected to the recruitment process. We would like to keep this data until this position is filled. When that period is over, we will delete your data unless we specifically inform you that we will keep it on file for future roles.
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