Fort Burgoyne Heritage Project Manager

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000p.a. pro-rata Terms: Permanent 22.5hrs/wk Location: Home based but expect at least fortnightly site visits About the role We are now seeking to appoint a part-time Project Manager to lead the next phase of conservation and regeneration of Fort Burgoyne in Dover, to secure a positive future for this Scheduled Ancient Monument and deliver Trust charitable objectives. The Project Manager will continue existing work with the wider Land Trust team, partners, consultants and stakeholders to develop and deliver programmes of conservation, access and economic activity. They will work with the Head of Business Development to develop a Strategic Options appraisal for approval by the Land Trust Board in order to establish principles for the management of the Fort for the next 5 years. Whilst this role requires experience of building project management, experience of facilities management and safety and partnership working would also be beneficial. Knowledge of biodiversity management would also be useful. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to look for different solutions to make things happen are essential. PERSON SPECIFICATION Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a professional project management qualification or qualifications in a discipline requiring proven project management skills Experience of developing and delivering large heritage-based projects Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills A logical thinker with creative problem-solving abilities Experience in identifying and developing funding opportunities and securing funds from a range of sources Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experienced and confident in engaging with a range of stakeholders, including communities and statutory bodies to build robust partnerships Strong numeracy skills and experience in developing and managing significant budgets Pro-active in researching and analysing opportunities Ability to work on own initiative and manage competing priorities Experience of managing site health and safety including client CDM role and responsibilities associated with legionella, asbestos, confined spaces and fire risk IT literate with proven skills in using MS Office packages, particularly Project, Excel and Word SALARY AND BENEFITS • £35,000 – £40,000p.a. pro-rata • A salary sacrifice pension scheme, with LT matching employee contributions up to 6% • Life Insurance (4 x salary) • Flexitime • 26.5 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata). Rising to 31.5 days with service • Option to purchase additional holiday • Employee Assistance Programme • Health Care Cashback scheme • Training and Development support • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies • Business travel costs will be reimbursed • Annual performance incentive plan Please email a CV and cover letter of no more than 800 words summarising your experience and explaining why we should consider you for this role to recruitment@thelandtrust.org.uk. For an informal discussion please contact Chris Valdus on 07825901358. • Closing date for applications is

5pm 7 February 2025. • Interviews will be held week commencing

17 February 2025. Please note, we are not accepting referrals from agencies currently. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. The Land Trust is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. The Land Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who has contact with its services and colleagues. If you have any questions or queries about what we do or how to go about working with us we'd love to hear from. We are always on the look out for enthusiastic, committed people who want to make a real and lasting difference in their local community.

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