Job Description

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.



Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.



That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.



We are looking for a National Project Manager to join our team. The role is full time, working 36hrs per week and permanent.



By joining English Heritage's dynamic Projects and Portfolio Management team as a National Project Manager you will lead on projects that conserve historic sites and monuments, create new visitor experiences, and deliver or upgrade infrastructure at our sites with the input of internal and external stakeholders. All part of telling and preserving the nation's story for future generations.



The Benefits



Salary from from 49,820 p.a dependent on skills and experience and location 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Apprenticeship opportunities Subscriptions to professional bodies Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafes Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave Options to buy additional leave An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

As a National Project Manager, your management and leadership skills will deliver a diverse range of projects.



This requires overseeing stakeholder engagement, procurement, programme, delivery within the budget, financial reporting and risk management to ensure projects run smoothly and deliver long-term value. You will be required to produce regular project reports and updates for senior management, governance boards, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making throughout the project life cycle.

To be considered as a National Project Manager, you'll need:

Degree, post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a building, construction or building conservation discipline A good understanding of current building conservation principles and techniques Financial management and understanding of budgets and procurement in a construction context Understanding of current H&S regulations (including CDM regulations) and Equality Act requirements Self-starter with the ability to complete projects to the standard and timescales required

Interviews will be held on MS Teams from the week commencing 1st December.



If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Ndai Halisch, Senior National Project Manager, on Ndai.Halisch@english-heritage.org.uk . No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/



Everybody's welcome at English Heritage



Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.



We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.