The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager manage ‘People of the Peak: Past, Present Future ’ a new project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a full-time temporary post (17 months) within the Peak District National Park’s Cultural Heritage team.
In this role you will manage and deliver the Development Phase of this project. A key outcome of the role is to develop the Activity Plan and other documentation needed to submit a Phase 2 Delivery Phase funding bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund at the end of the Development Phase.
The People of the Peak project will engage volunteers with the heritage of the National Park, training them to monitor the condition of a wide range of designated and non-designated heritage assets. The project will greatly expand the National Park’s volunteering offer, with a focus on young people. It will also help us to increase the diversity of our volunteer cohort. The project will help us to better understand the risks to heritage from climate change and other factors, and the opportunities for enhancing biodiversity on heritage sites. The project will deliver training opportunities, including for a Cultural Heritage Trainee.
Key aspects of the role include:
• Managing project administration and reporting to the Steering Group, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the Peak District Foundation.
• line managing Project Support Officer and Trainees
• establishing community networks, liaising with external organisations and groups
• developing the initial project proposals and delivering pilot activities
• assessing bodies of information to prioritise heritage sites for ongoing monitoring
• legacy and sustainability planning
• evaluating all pilot activities in line with established frameworks and funding criteria
• ensuring the project dovetails into wider PNPDA volunteering development and objectives
• producing the Delivery Phase Activity Plan, other and documents for the Stage 2 funding bid
• championing the heritage of the National Park
• promoting the project and delivering public outreach
The project timetable requires this role to start in early July.
Provisional interview date: w/c 23 June
About You
You will have a degree or qualification in archaeology, heritage conservation, or other relevant discipline. You will have specialist knowledge of the archaeology of the UK, particularly in the uplands. You will have a good knowledge of conservation and relevant heritage legislation and best practice guidance, including experience of gaining scheduled monument consents. You will have considerable working experience in the discipline, including in a range of archaeological fieldwork, monument conservation techniques, survey, excavation and research. You will be experienced in planning and managing heritage projects and budgets, and be experienced in the managing and training of volunteers.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact hr@peakdistrict.gov.uk.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme, 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.
Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options would be considered (e.g. hybrid home/office working). If you would like to discuss this, please contact me on the details above or contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Our Values
• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
If you are unable to apply on line and require a word version of the application form please contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk
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