Heritage Project Coordinator

Restorationandrenewal; London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heritage Project Coordinator to join their Heritage & Collections team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a Conservator or collections care professional to safeguard Parliament’s heritage assets. You will be involved in planning and delivering survey projects, managing survey data, and conducting essential heritage surveys. With a focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement, this position promises a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about heritage conservation and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Life assurance of 4x salary

Pension with up to 10% employer contribution

Up to 5 days paid volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in conservation and collections care is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of heritage survey projects.
• Manage and record survey information effectively.
• Conduct heritage vibration baseline surveys.

Skills

Conservation expertise

Collections care

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

Degree in Conservation or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Heritage Project Coordinator role at Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal.

Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal provided pay range

This range is provided by Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal.

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Heritage Projects Co-ordinator on an initial one-year fixed-term contract to work within our Heritage & Collections team. This role offers a great opportunity for a Conservator and/or an experienced collections care professional to ensure the care and safeguarding of Parliament’s heritage assets.

Through your conservation and/or collections care expertise and practical experience, you will play an essential role in safeguarding Parliament’s heritage assets, ensuring they are appropriately managed through the R&R Programme. Your responsibilities will include supporting the planning and delivery of survey projects, and managing and recording important survey information, including heritage vibration baseline surveys and surveys to establish specialist recommendations for the decant or protection of heritage collections. The role will involve on-site work within the Parliamentary Estate, mainly during Parliamentary recess times.

You will have experience working with a wide stakeholder base and industry bodies. Your excellent organization and time management skills will be crucial in this highly critical role.

Salary: £44,000 per annum

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (1-year fixed-term contract)
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on performance
• Life assurance of 4x salary
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• Up to 5 days paid volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid/smart working arrangements

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We seek to attract and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, highlighting your suitability and any potential conflicts of interest.

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role.

The closing date for applications is midday on 19 May 2025.

Security and Eligibility

Successful candidates will undergo security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level through the Parliamentary Security Department. Candidates with residence outside the UK for more than two of the last five years may not be eligible for vetting.