Heritage Delivery Manager

Stoke on Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Heritage Delivery Manager to lead and deliver heritage projects while managing multiple stakeholders. The role involves understanding public and private heritage assets and ensuring financial oversight of capital projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and knowledge of heritage conservation policies. It's an exciting opportunity to contribute to preserving the city's rich heritage for future generations, with competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working options

Local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level (level 6) or equivalent within a relevant discipline.
• Understanding of public and private heritage assets.
• Knowledge of government strategy and policies regarding historic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of heritage projects.
• Manage complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Assess and manage project risks, preparing risk registers and management strategies.
• Oversee smaller capital projects and business planning.
• Provide financial oversight including cashflow, forecasting, and lifetime budgeting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Heritage conservation knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Major Projects and Regeneration

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 14

Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on why work for us

The Role

Stoke-on-Trent has a wealth of heritage assets, a legacy of its past industrial prominence, however across the City too many of these valuable assets are either vacant or remain in poor condition.

The City Council is determined to address the issue and has taken steps to announce a Heritage Emergency to highlight the need to preserve and secure the future of the City’s built Heritage.

The Heritage Delivery Manager role will be central to the strategic approach in tackling this Heritage Emergency and will be instrumental in defining the City Councils’ approach and take the lead on the restoration of key heritage assets.

If you consider that you have the necessary skills and experience to fulfil this key role, then the City Council would love to hear from you.

This is a key appointment and a unique opportunity to ensure that the City’s built heritage is secured for future generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of heritage projects
• Manage complex multi-stakeholder projects
• Assess and manage projects risks including preparing risk registers, management strategies and project plans
• Manage and oversee smaller capital projects and business planning
• Provide financial oversight to multiple capital projects, including cashflow, forecasting, lifetime budgeting, cost tracking and preparing all required reports for governance board

About You

• Qualified to degree level (level 6) or equivalent within a relevant discipline
• Understanding of public and private heritage assets
• Knowledge of government strategy and policies including the legislative framework concerning historic environment and conservation regulations

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

For more information on the role

Please contact the Recruiting Manager Mark Connell, [e-mail]

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.