6417 - Nature in Sacred Spaces Project Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,950 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Fixed Term For a period of up to 18 months |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 4 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Natural England |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6417 |
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This is a new project, made possible through a grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund. the Appointed Project Manager will lead a team for 18 months through the 'development phase' of the project, culminating in the submission of the main project plan which, if successful will release £5.2 million to run a four year delivery phase working with Church of England, Churches Conservation trust, Bat Conservation Trust and Caring for God's Acre. Natural England is the lead partner and will host the project. Your new team will sit within National Operations. You will be line managed through the Resilient Landscapes & Seas Portfolio, although the Funding Development Team will initially recruit the role and set up the Project Team.
Job description
Nature in Sacred Spaces (NiSP) will build on principles established by the Bats in Churches (BiC) project, which previously received a grant from the Heritage Fund, to work with different faith groups, community volunteers, young people and professionals across three main strands:
Broadening engagement:
Reach a wide group of people, including faith groups and underserved communities, increasing diversity, inclusion and enjoyment of natural and cultural heritage through engagement events. We will adapt existing BiC school sessions to cover urban settings and expand them to suit a wider range of ages and will adapt the BiC challenge badge for uniform groups to better suit NISP. We will champion the message that England’s natural and built heritage in sacred places is for everyone, and work with communities to improve access in respect of multiple needs. We will work with project partners to engage new audiences with local wildlife and greenspace.
Supporting practical action:
Work with c.150 religious buildings (selected for heritage value, wildlife impact, community engagement and capacity) to develop biodiversity and cultural heritage. NISP staff and partners will deliver workshops to communities to empower and upskill volunteers to maintain, enhance and develop biodiversity and protect the built heritage in their own sacred spaces into the future. We will produce guidance so communities have a reliable reference manual for long term use. Through these training sessions and reference materials, communities will be able to develop and deliver their own Conservation Management Plans independently. Small-scale funding (<£1000 per group) will be available for communities to undertake modest but effective heritage and habitat management, purchase engagement event resources, and improve access to the building and associated outdoor area.
Building professional capacity:
NISP will share knowledge, produce guidance, and run best practice activities to lead to better outcomes for both wildlife and buildings in renovation/restoration projects. We will work with pupils in Key Stages 1-4, study-leavers, and undergraduate training schemes, and will explore the creation of apprenticeship opportunities with established professionals and/or programmes. We will deliver seminars and webinars to professionals in both architecture and ecology, provide training from accredited experts and opportunities for participants to share knowledge and insight with each other.
Nature in Sacred Places has recently secured funding from the Heritage Fund to take forward the development phase. We are seeking a Project Manager to successfully deliver this development phase and develop the Delivery Phase funding application. The post holder will:
• Lead on NE communications, engagement and training programs
• Work closely with project staff and partners to develop documents, guidance and engagement activities for testing during the development phase
• Support project staff and partners in decision making and planning during the development phase
• Line manage or oversee the work of the project’s Finance Officer
• Lead on the preparation of tender documents and identify potential contractors where required
• Lead on evaluation and reporting to the Project Governance Board, Project Steering Group and funder
• Ensure all monitoring, reporting and budgeting is in accordance with Heritage Fund requirements
• Collate information regarding volunteer time contributed to the project
• Maintain project records and ensure all records of community activities are in line with current General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Work to ensure join up across project strands and provide general project support as required
• Ensure activities are conducted in line with NE Health & Safety/Safeguarding Policies
• Promote diversity, fairness, equality and inclusivity
Technical/specialist knowledge/qualifications
• Excellent organisational skills – ability to manage own workloads, plan own work program and work in co-operation with others.
• Experience of working with local communities, volunteers and trainees and developing training courses.
• Experience of managing a programme of work.
• Experience of communication tools such as social media, websites and newsletters.
• Understand and be able to successfully engage with partners from a wide variety of organisations.
• Good IT skills, including the use of Word, Excel (particularly maintaining spreadsheets), email, internet and Powerpoint.
• Good verbal and written communication and people skills.
Job description
Nature in Sacred Spaces (NiSP) will build on principles established by the Bats in Churches (BiC) project, which previously received a grant from the Heritage Fund, to work with different faith groups, community volunteers, young people and professionals across three main strands:
Broadening engagement:
Reach a wide group of people, including faith groups and underserved communities, increasing diversity, inclusion and enjoyment of natural and cultural heritage through engagement events. We will adapt existing BiC school sessions to cover urban settings and expand them to suit a wider range of ages and will adapt the BiC challenge badge for uniform groups to better suit NISP. We will champion the message that England’s natural and built heritage in sacred places is for everyone, and work with communities to improve access in respect of multiple needs. We will work with project partners to engage new audiences with local wildlife and greenspace.
Supporting practical action:
Work with c.150 religious buildings (selected for heritage value, wildlife impact, community engagement and capacity) to develop biodiversity and cultural heritage. NISP staff and partners will deliver workshops to communities to empower and upskill volunteers to maintain, enhance and develop biodiversity and protect the built heritage in their own sacred spaces into the future. We will produce guidance so communities have a reliable reference manual for long term use. Through these training sessions and reference materials, communities will be able to develop and deliver their own Conservation Management Plans independently. Small-scale funding (<£1000 per group) will be available for communities to undertake modest but effective heritage and habitat management, purchase engagement event resources, and improve access to the building and associated outdoor area.
Building professional capacity:
NISP will share knowledge, produce guidance, and run best practice activities to lead to better outcomes for both wildlife and buildings in renovation/restoration projects. We will work with pupils in Key Stages 1-4, study-leavers, and undergraduate training schemes, and will explore the creation of apprenticeship opportunities with established professionals and/or programmes. We will deliver seminars and webinars to professionals in both architecture and ecology, provide training from accredited experts and opportunities for participants to share knowledge and insight with each other.
Nature in Sacred Places has recently secured funding from the Heritage Fund to take forward the development phase. We are seeking a Project Manager to successfully deliver this development phase and develop the Delivery Phase funding application. The post holder will:
• Lead on NE communications, engagement and training programs
• Work closely with project staff and partners to develop documents, guidance and engagement activities for testing during the development phase
• Support project staff and partners in decision making and planning during the development phase
• Line manage or oversee the work of the project’s Finance Officer
• Lead on the preparation of tender documents and identify potential contractors where required
• Lead on evaluation and reporting to the Project Governance Board, Project Steering Group and funder
• Ensure all monitoring, reporting and budgeting is in accordance with Heritage Fund requirements
• Collate information regarding volunteer time contributed to the project
• Maintain project records and ensure all records of community activities are in line with current General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Work to ensure join up across project strands and provide general project support as required
• Ensure activities are conducted in line with NE Health & Safety/Safeguarding Policies
• Promote diversity, fairness, equality and inclusivity
Technical/specialist knowledge/qualifications
• Excellent organisational skills – ability to manage own workloads, plan own work program and work in co-operation with others.
• Experience of working with local communities, volunteers and trainees and developing training courses.
• Experience of managing a programme of work.
• Experience of communication tools such as social media, websites and newsletters.
• Understand and be able to successfully engage with partners from a wide variety of organisations.
• Good IT skills, including the use of Word, Excel (particularly maintaining spreadsheets), email, internet and Powerpoint.
• Good verbal and written communication and people skills.