Heritage Project Lead — Community & Inclusion (Hybrid)

National Trust; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

National Trust in Bath is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Reconnecting the Rooms initiative, a National Lottery Heritage Fund project at Bath Assembly Rooms. You will drive delivery, engage communities, manage budgets and reporting, and coordinate with partners to ensure successful outcomes.

You will work from Prior Park and Bath Assembly Rooms, with a hybrid schedule and substantial stakeholder interaction across sites. Start January 2027 for a 36-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering medium-large heritage projects with stakeholder engagement at their core.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and community-centred heritage.
• Experience of working with grant-funded projects or similar funding bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of six connected packages of work within the Heritage Fund Delivery Phase.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, communications and reporting.
• Develop and sustain relationships with communities, partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project team and sponsors to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Grant funding experience

Communications

Team leadership

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

National Trust in Bath is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Reconnecting the Rooms initiative, a National Lottery Heritage Fund project at Bath Assembly Rooms. You will drive delivery, engage communities, manage budgets and reporting, and coordinate with partners to ensure successful outcomes.

You will work from Prior Park and Bath Assembly Rooms, with a hybrid schedule and substantial stakeholder interaction across sites. Start January 2027 for a 36-month fixed-term contract.