Project Manager

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

Summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead ‘Reconnecting the Rooms’, a National Lottery Heritage Fund ( Heritage Fund) funded project delivered at Bath Assembly Rooms (BAR). ‘Reconnecting the Room’ is more than a restoration project.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of a landmark heritage project that aims not only to transform a building, but also to champion new approaches to inclusion, participation and community-centred heritage practice.

You will have a track record in overseeing the successful delivery of medium-large projects, with stakeholder and community engagement at their core. Ideally, you will have experience of delivering Heritage Fund projects or with other similar funders.

You will be part of a wider team delivering the next chapter in the Rooms' history. You will enable the delivery of activities, programmes and opportunities with and for communities in Bath. This will include overseeing the redevelopment of three main exterior spaces exterior at Bath Assembly Rooms.

Starting as soon as possible from January 2027 – this is a Full Time, fixed term contract for 36 months.

Reconnecting the Rooms is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to offer this dedicated project role.

What it's like to work here

You’ll be part of our SW delivery team and will work with a mixed discipline team within a matrix management framework. You’ll experience motivated and passionate people, working at pace. Collaboration, learning, and adaptability are at the core of our approach, fostering a supportive team atmosphere. You’ll receive guidance and support from the National Trust’s regional and central project management and fundraising teams.

Your primary base will be Prior Park, Bath (until Bath Assembly Rooms opens in late 2027), although the nature of our work allows for a hybrid approach (60% working week at property), this role will be critical in maintaining stakeholder relationships requiring significant time at both National Trust and partner sites in Bath.

What you'll be doing

As the Project Manager for Reconnecting the Rooms you will manage the critical path to completion of the Heritage Fund Delivery Phase and within the terms of the grant. This includes overseeing six connected packages of work, managing budgets, contracts, communications and reporting. Key Responsibilities:

• Champion access, inclusion and co-creation, ensuring these principles shape decision-making and project delivery.
• Build effective relationships with communities, partners and stakeholders, helping to embed community-centred ways of working and maximise social impact.
• Oversee the measurement and reporting of project impact, translating insights into meaningful organisational and sector-wide learning.
• You will coordinate with the Reconnecting the Rooms Team and the wider Specialist Delivery Teams to deliver the project to budget and on time.
• You will develop and sustain relationships with partners and the community, and you’ll need to work closely with the Project Sponsor, Client, Grants Specialist and the wider Bath team to ensure successful project delivery.

Who we're looking for

• Evidence of strong project management skills, able to deliver results through successful delivery of projects to scope, time and quality in a multi-discipline environment.
• A track record in overseeing the delivery of grant-funded heritage projects or similar.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and creating places that are welcoming and relevant to diverse audiences.
• Experience of working collaboratively with communities, partners and stakeholders to shape and deliver projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs with experience of funding, procuring, contracting and financial processes.
• Excellent management and communication skills including the ability to motivate project teams.
• Experience of working with others to manage sponsor, client, stakeholder and supplier relationships effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team sharing learning and ideas.
• PC literate using MS Software and other packages.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places