Architect needed - Wiggenhall St. Germans Church, King's Lynn

Diocese of Ely; Ely; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Wiggenhall St. Germans invites expressions of interest from an experienced conservation accredited architect to lead a programme of urgent repairs to the church building. The project begins with the urgent repair of the north aisle roof and includes carrying out the quinquennial inspection due in 2027.

Wiggenhall St. Germans Church is Grade 1 listed and actively hosts community events, with potential grant funding considerations for completion of works.

Qualifications

• Conservation accredited architect with experience in historic church buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a programme of urgent repair and remedial works to the church building, starting with the north aisle roof.</br>Carry out the quinquennial inspection due in 2027.
• Coordinate with PCC funds and grant applications for completion of repairs.

Skills

Conservation accreditation

Job description

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Wiggenhall St. Germans wishes to appoint an architect to lead a programme of urgent repair.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Wiggenhall St. Germans, King’s Lynn PE34 3EY wishes to appoint an architect to lead a scheme of remedial works to the church building, beginning with the urgent repair of the north aisle roof.

Our previous architect has now retired, so we are looking to appoint an experienced conservation accredited architect, to take this project on and carry out our quinquennial inspection, due in 2027. Wiggenhall St. Germans Church is a Grade 1 listed building, renowned for its exceptional 15th century woodcarvings and benches, and is part of the historic ‘Wiggenhall’ group of churches. The church is an active church that also hosts community events and is on the ‘at risk’ register.

The PCC has funds towards the repairs, helped by a recent generous donation, however the physical completion of the works will be subject to a grant funding application.

Expressions of Interest

The deadline to receive your expression of interest is Monday 9 November 2026.