Project and Operations Manager, Pepys House

Pepys House Charity; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepys House Charity seeks a Project and Operations Manager for a 12-month NLHF Resilience Project, aimed at shaping the future of a Grade I listed heritage site. This first professional role involves strategic and operational management, engaging diverse communities and stakeholders, and delivering meaningful events around the legacy of Samuel Pepys.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience required.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Experience in heritage or non-profit operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a 12-month NLHF Resilience Project.
• Coordinate planning and community consultation efforts.
• Engage with stakeholders to shape strategic future.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Diplomacy

Community Engagement

Job description

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.