THE pandemic has had a big impact on the jobs market and these are testing times for those looking for a new job.

However there are still some excellent employment opportunities available in the Macclesfield area, which we have listed in the new-and-improved Macclesfield Nub News Jobs section.

Once a week, we highlight a top job opportunity in the Macclesfield area.

This week, we a spotlight a Freelance Community Engagement Co-ordinator role at Macclesfield Museums.

Have you ever wanted to work at The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill? If so, the Macclesfield Silk Heritage Trust have the perfect role for you.

Following their re-opening earlier this month, a three-month vacancy has opened to celebrate our town's Silk heritage.

The successful Freelance Community Engagement Co-ordinator will help test ways of developing Macc Museum's audiences and partnerships with communities.

They will build connections with underserved communities; help people feel a connection to the museum; and make opportunities for creative commissions across a range of media.

This Co-ordinator will bring experience in:

• connecting with local groups and networks to develop new partnerships
• engaging with local people and groups by:

– Reducing disadvantage and isolation

– Consulting with communities so that their ideas and views inform our plans

• making new connections with creativity and heritage
• communicating with local people through social media and other means
• capturing data and evaluating initiatives to develop an evidence base to help fundraising opportunities