Freelance Heritage Project Manager, St Andrew’s Church, Soham: Building Repairs and Building Skills for a Brighter Future
The PCC (Parochial Church Council) of St Andrews’ Church Soham, is seeking to appoint a Heritage Project Manager for Phase 1 of a major project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
- Region: East Anglia
- Job Type: Freelance (fifteen-month contract May 2025 – July 2026, with possible extension from January 2027 until mid-2029, subject to Stage 2 funding and performance)
- Fee: Max £23,400 (£1,560 per month) for initial 15-month period
- Deadline for applications: Thursday 17th April 2025 at 12 noon
- Proposed interview date: Thursday 24th April 2025 in Soham
- This role is offered on a freelance basis, the post holder being responsible for all tax and insurance. The fee is inclusive of all fees and expenses including travel.
The PCC (Parochial Church Council) of St Andrews’ Church Soham, is seeking to appoint a Heritage Project Manager to help ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the development phase of a major project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The project involves the planning phase for a major programme of repairs to the church building, (which will be led by the architect), along with community outreach and activities to grow the volunteer support base for the church and engage a wider range of people in local heritage.
Specifically, the Heritage Project Manager will be responsible for organising heritage building skills workshops for Foundation Learning Tier students from Soham Village College, for local building firms wishing to learn more specialist skills, and for developing similar workshops for younger children; also delivering two heritage themed fairs and community engagement to expand the church’s volunteer base.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for the overall administration and co-ordination of the project, so we need someone with excellent administrative, organisation and planning skills, and experience of record keeping and managing budgets. Experience of delivering projects supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and of working with a wide variety of people, including school- aged children is desirable.
This is predominantly a home-working post, but time will be spent at the church and other local project sites as required which will involve occasional weekend and evening work. Working hours will be agreed based on requirements of the post and flexible in line with development of the project.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
This role is offered on a freelance basis, the post holder being responsible for all tax and insurance. The fee is inclusive of all fees and expenses including travel.
Further Information and Applications
- For the full job description and details on how to apply, please visit: https://www.standrews-soham.org.uk/church-news
- For an informal conversation please contact the Project Lead: Revd Eleanor Whalley, Vicar of Soham via sohamvicar@gmail.com 01353 725948 or the Project Consultant, Sue Dickinson, via sue.dickinson62@gmail.com or 07856 307 855