Public Realm Project Officer (Historic Graveyards)

Edinburgh World Heritage; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburgh World Heritage is seeking a Public Realm Projects Officer (Graveyards) to lead the Historic Graveyards project and help deliver conservation and interpretation across Greyfriars Kirkyard and surrounding spaces. This fixed-term, full-time role reports to the Graveyard Manager and forms part of the Public Realm Programme.

You will coordinate with local groups, council officials, and the EWH team to respond to queries, administer grants, monitor progress, and engage communities in our

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee the Historic Graveyards project as part of the Public Realm programme.
• Respond to queries related to the project and administer grant funds.
• Monitor progress of initiatives and collaborate with City of Edinburgh Council officials, local partners and volunteers.
• Support community engagement activities and interpretation of historic spaces within the World Heritage Site.

Job description

Public Realm Project Officer (Historic Graveyards)

Contract: Full-time (fixed-term, ending 31 March 2029)

Edinburgh World Heritage is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and organised individual to become our new Public Realm Projects Officer (Graveyards). EWH is an independent charitable company that manages and advocates for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site, distributing around £600,000 in grants each year to conserve, celebrate, and widen access to the city’s unique historic buildings and public spaces. Reporting to the Head of Conservation (Public Realm) through the Graveyard Manager, the postholder will play a key role in delivering our Historic Graveyards project, supported through the Edinburgh Visitor Levy, initially focusing on Greyfriars Kirkyard and its innovative Conservation Management Plan.

Alongside supporting our wider Public Realm Programme and Small Community Grants Fund, the postholder will work closely with local Friends Groups, City of Edinburgh Council officials, EWH colleagues, and other partners to conserve, improve, and interpret the historic streets and spaces of the World Heritage Site. Responding to queries, administering grant funds, monitoring projects, collaborating with partners, and supporting community engagement are key responsibilities of the role.

Edinburgh World Heritage
Acheson House
5 Bakehouse Close
146 Canongate
Edinburgh
EH8 8DD