The Unicorn Preservation Society is seeking a Project Manager to lead Project Safe Haven, our ambitious £1 million conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock and create a purpose-built visitor centre.
Reporting to senior management, you will provide strategic and operational management across all aspects of this transformative project. Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive project management systems using Microsoft Project, managing budgets and financial reporting, overseeing the technical and logistical aspects of the ship's relocation, working with funding bodies and coordinating contractors, stakeholders, and external partners. You will also represent UPS at national and regional meetings while ensuring seamless integration with the organisation's broader objectives.
This role requires a degree-level qualification or equivalent with advanced project management certification (Prince2, PMP), extensive experience leading complex multi-stakeholder projects (minimum 3 years), exceptional communication and leadership skills, strong financial management capabilities, and proven proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365. Experience in maritime heritage, museum sector, or public sector project management is desirable.
As HMS Unicorn undergoes this pivotal transformation in her 200-year history, this is an exceptional opportunity to join our team during a critical moment, helping to preserve this irreplaceable maritime treasure while delivering a world-class heritage experience for future generations.
This is a full-time position (£43,000 per annum) on a 1-year contract with potential extension, offering 34 days annual leave. The role is hybrid with at least 2 days per week required in Dundee, plus occasional travel elsewhere in Scotland and the UK.
Candidates interested in this role should apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Applicants who do not include this information will not be considered.
A full job description can be found on the UPS website.
Interviews will take place in Dundee on 3 September 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dundee DD1 3BP
Application deadline: 25/08/2025