Heritage Project Coordinator
£44,000 pa
1 year fixed term contract
London SW1P 3JA – hybrid working
We are recruiting a Heritage Projects Co-ordinator on an initial one-year fixed term contract to work within our Heritage & Collections team, this will be a great opportunity for a Conservator and/or an experienced collections care professional to ensure the care and safeguarding of Parliament’s heritage assets.
Through your conservation and/or collections care expertise, and applying your practical experience, you will play an essential role in ensuring the safeguarding of Parliament's heritage assets is appropriately managed through the R&R Programme. Your time will be dedicated to supporting the planning and delivery of survey projects, and the management and recording of important survey information. These include a heritage vibration baseline survey and surveys to establish specialist recommendations for the decant or protection of heritage collections. It is anticipated that the role will involve on-site working within the Parliamentary Estate, mostly concentrated during Parliamentary recess times.
You will have experience working alongside a wide stakeholder base and industry bodies. Your excellent organisation and time management skills will be key in this highly critical role.
Salary £44,000 per annum
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary (1 year fixed term contract)
• 30 days holiday plus public holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme depending on both corporate and individual performance
• Life assurance of 4 x salary death in service
• Group Income Protection
• Pension – up to 10% employer contribution
• Up to 5 days paid volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional Body Fees paid
• Working in a hybrid / smart way
Security
Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed. Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting.
About Us
The Palace of Westminster, one of the best recognised buildings in the world, needs essential restoration to preserve it for future generations. The Palace has a rich and remarkable history. Westminster Hall is over 900 years old and has been the scene of great moments in our country’s political life, covering 34 acres, and the size of more than 1,000 houses, there are 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases, three miles of passageways, four floors and 65 different levels.
As well as being one of the UK’s biggest buildings it’s one of the nation’s busiest workplaces with thousands of people on site each day, from catering and security staff to MPs and Peers to experts keeping this iconic building running. The Restoration and Renewal Programme is carrying out the tens of thousands of hours of complex building surveys and investigations needed to inform future decisions on the restoration work needed.
We’ve already engaged teams of architects, engineers, project managers and contractors who will shape the future direction of the work. Restoring Parliament is already boosting UK industries, and the restoration will use UK materials wherever possible and create jobs and apprenticeships across the country, from engineering and high-tech design to traditional crafts such as carpentry and stonemasonry.
About the Team
The Heritage Collections Conservation Team is made up of 3 members of professional preventive and interventive conservators, accredited and on the pathway to accreditation with the Institute of Conservation. We have a varied background of experience from the National Trust, Historic Royal Palaces, the Royal Armouries, the British Library and the British Museum. We act as Heritage subject matter experts advising on design strategy, policy and standards as well as designing and managing on site surveys, collections condition audit and collections decant. We are a fun team with varied interest and a passion for all things heritage and culture.
Application Instructions
We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, stating your suitability for the role and if you believe you have any current or potential conflicts of interest relating to this position.
If you feel this opportunity is for you then we would love to hear from you. To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on 19 May 2025
