Heritage Delivery Manager
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £51,356 to £54,495 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0000025750 |
Summary
Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations
Section: Major Projects and Regeneration
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 14
Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on why work for us
The Role:
Stoke-on-Trent has a wealth of heritage assets, a legacy of its past industrial prominence, however across the City far too many of these valuable assets are either vacant or remain in poor condition.
The City Council is determined to address the issue and has taken steps to announce a Heritage Emergency to highlight the need to preserve and secure the future of the City’s built Heritage.
The Heritage Delivery Manager role will be central to the strategic approach in tackling this Heritage Emergency and will be instrumental in defining the City Councils’ approach and take the lead on the restoration od key heritage assets.
If you consider that you have the necessary skills and experience to fulfil this key role, then the City Council would love to hear from you.
This is a key appointment and a unique opportunity to ensure that the City’s build heritage is secured for future generations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the development and delivery of heritage projects
· Manage complex multi-stakeholder projects
· Assess and manage projects risks including preparing risk registers, management strategies and project plans
· Manage and oversee smaller capital projects and business planning
· Provide financial oversight to multiple capital projects, including cashflow, forecasting, lifetime budgeting, cost tracking and preparing all required reports for governance board
About You:
· Qualified to degree level (level 6) or equivalent within a relevant discipline
· Understanding of public and private heritage assets
· Knowledge of government strategy and policies including the legislative framework concerning historic environment and conservation regulations
What we offer:
· A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
· Hybrid and flexible working options
· An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
· Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
For more information on the role:
Please contact the Recruiting Manager Mark Connell, Mark.Connell@stoke.gov.uk
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Section: Major Projects and Regeneration
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 14
Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on why work for us
The Role:
Stoke-on-Trent has a wealth of heritage assets, a legacy of its past industrial prominence, however across the City far too many of these valuable assets are either vacant or remain in poor condition.
The City Council is determined to address the issue and has taken steps to announce a Heritage Emergency to highlight the need to preserve and secure the future of the City’s built Heritage.
The Heritage Delivery Manager role will be central to the strategic approach in tackling this Heritage Emergency and will be instrumental in defining the City Councils’ approach and take the lead on the restoration od key heritage assets.
If you consider that you have the necessary skills and experience to fulfil this key role, then the City Council would love to hear from you.
This is a key appointment and a unique opportunity to ensure that the City’s build heritage is secured for future generations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the development and delivery of heritage projects
· Manage complex multi-stakeholder projects
· Assess and manage projects risks including preparing risk registers, management strategies and project plans
· Manage and oversee smaller capital projects and business planning
· Provide financial oversight to multiple capital projects, including cashflow, forecasting, lifetime budgeting, cost tracking and preparing all required reports for governance board
About You:
· Qualified to degree level (level 6) or equivalent within a relevant discipline
· Understanding of public and private heritage assets
· Knowledge of government strategy and policies including the legislative framework concerning historic environment and conservation regulations
What we offer:
· A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
· Hybrid and flexible working options
· An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
· Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
For more information on the role:
Please contact the Recruiting Manager Mark Connell, Mark.Connell@stoke.gov.uk
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.