Project & Operations Manager – Pepys House

Aim Museums; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aim Museums is seeking a Project & Operations Manager to oversee a transformative 12-month project at Samuel Pepys House, a Grade I listed heritage site. This unique role combines operational leadership and strategic planning, aiming to enhance community engagement and ensure the site's sustainable future. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the site's direction while working closely with trustees and a diverse membership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project management in a heritage or nonprofit context.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills.
• Commitment to inclusive heritage engagement required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a NLHF Resilience Project.
• Coordinate planning and activity delivery.
• Engage with community stakeholders and facilitate consultations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Community Engagement

Strategic Governance

Education

Degree in Project Management, Heritage Management, or equivalent

Job description

Project & Operations Manager – Pepys House

Job Title: Project and Operations Manager

Hours: 2 days a week

Terms: Fixed-term, 12 months (Aug 2025–Aug 2026)

The Pepys House Charity is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Project and Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a 12-month NLHF Resilience Project: “Samuel Pepys House: Home of an English Chronicler.” This is the first professional post at Pepys House — the only surviving property owned and occupied by the 17th century diarist Samuel Pepys. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic future of a rare Grade I listed heritage site and to help realise its vision as a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable heritage destination.

As the Charity’s first professional staff member, you will be central to coordinating planning, activity delivery, community consultation, strategic governance, and future sustainability. This role is both operational and strategic, requiring initiative, diplomacy, and a deep commitment to inclusive heritage engagement. You will work closely with the Charity’s Chairman and Trustees, as well as key stakeholders from the Samuel Pepys Club, a membership organisation promoting the life and times of Samuel Pepys, and original owners of the building. The Club has a wide and diverse membership with deep knowledge about Samuel Pepys which will inform both the pilot programme of events and the sustainable vision for the future of Pepys House.

This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

How to apply

Applications should include:

• A CV (max 2 pages)
• A covering letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role (max 2 pages).

Deadline: Sunday 13 July 2025, 12 midnight BST

Please send applications by email to: [e-mail]

Or alternatively, please use this online google form here to submit your application.

Interviews: Tuesday 22 or Thursday 24 July 2025. Interviews will take place in-person in Huntingdon or online where this is not possible.