The Project Programme Manager will head the delivery of Strawberry Hill House & Garden's National Lottery Heritage Fund Resilience Grant. Working closely with the Executive Director, the role will focus on day-today management of all project activities, co-ordinating between all consultants, maintaining records, being responsible for reporting requirements, and ensuring that the project remains on track within the agreed scope, budget, and timetable. Demonstrable experience managing projects or programmes within the heritage, arts or charity sector. Lead the day-to-day delivery of Strawberry Hill House & Garden's National Lottery Heritage Fund Resilience Grant programme. Please send your CV and a personal statement explaining how your skills and experience match the role to [email protected] Please use the subject line “Project Programme Manager role”. Closing date for applications: Monday 29 June 2026, 12 noon.Job Summary
Job Description
The postholder will help embed learning from the project into the organisation to strengthen long-term resilience, sustainability, and capacity.Job Requirements
Strong organisational, project management and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing consultants, contractors and external partners.
Experience of reporting, monitoring, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and project management software.
PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent project management experience.
Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.
Proven track record of delivering complex programmes involving multiple workstreams.
Experience of heritage or cultural projects and working across different sectors and stakeholders.
Experience of National Lottery Heritage Fund projects is desirable.
Understanding of conservation principles and heritage management is desirable.Job Responsibilities
Coordinate consultants, contractors, staff and trustees to ensure successful project delivery.
Maintain project plans, work programmes, risk registers and project management systems.
Ensure compliance with National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements, including reporting and grant drawdowns.
Procure and manage consultants, including tendering and contract administration.
Monitor project progress, maintain documentation and prepare reports for funders and stakeholders.
Manage project budgets, cashflow forecasts, expenditure tracking and invoice approval.
Support evaluation activities and contribute to organisational learning and resilience planning.
Maintain project records and prepare payroll information for Student Heritage trainees.
Act as a key point of contact for project-related enquiries and communications.Useful Links
How to Apply
Interviews: Wednesday 9 July 2026 at Strawberry Hill House.