Job Description

Archive Project Manager (Hall Marks) | 8488 | Fixed Term Contract until 28 February 2027 | 29.6 hours per week | 36,124 to 37,938 per annum pro rata (Scale I) | Norwich

The Norfolk Record Office is looking for someone to manage its exciting project Hall Marks: The Long Shadows of Norfolk's Lost Country Houses . Using the Office's extensive archival collections, the project will look at the impact of Norfolk's lost estates, of which there are over a hundred. Using lost country houses and their estates as a starting point, the project will also support the public to research a home of any size, land or local area and to a improve access to a key resource for such research. The project's main funder is The National Lottery Heritage Fund.


The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the project, including reporting to funders and other stakeholders, managing risk, managing the project team and contractors, and managing the project budget. You will also ensure timely delivery of project outputs which include the delivery of workshops, hosting an exhibition, developing digital resources, and significant volunteer projects.


We are looking for someone with experience of delivering projects in a heritage, academic, or similar environment. You must be able to work collaboratively and have strong communication and organisational skills.


For more information about the position please email either Jonathan Draper jonathan.draper@norfolk.gov.uk or Gary Tuson gary.tuson@norfolk.gov.uk


Interviews will be held week commencing 8 September 2025.



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

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Redeployment closing date: 10 July 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 24 August 2025 23:59