Jobs for the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector
Chichester Festival Theatre has a strong track record of building long-term relationships with both local and national trusts, securing essential investment across areas including arts engagement, mental health, dementia care, education, heritage, inclusion and access.
With an established and credible trust base already in place, this role will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for growth, writing compelling bids and ensuring excellent stewardship of existing funders. Working closely with the Development Director and wider Development team, the postholder will help strengthen and expand CFT’s Trusts & Foundations portfolio, contributing directly to the theatre’s long-term financial sustainability and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify new Trusts & Foundations to build a strong funding pipeline.Write compelling, tailored funding applications
- Coordinate with internal departments to shape high‑quality, evidence‑based proposals.
- Track application progress, deadlines and reporting schedules.
- Provide outstanding stewardship to existing funders through reports, evaluations and updates.
- Manage invitations to cultivation events, press nights and project visits.
- Cultivate new prospects through Development Committee and trustee networks as well as proactive outreach.
- Process payments, receipts and acknowledgements via Spektrix.
- Work with Finance to reconcile restricted income.
- Attend supporter events, press nights and cultivation events as required (including evenings/weekends).
- Manage and oversee excellent trust administration.
- Contribute to annual Trusts strategy alongside the Development Director.
Essential Criteria
- Experience writing successful five and six figure bids.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with trustees and funders.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Strong written communication skills adaptable for different funders.
- Proactive and collaborative approach.
- Ability to manage a minimum annual Trust income target of c£250,000.
- Understanding of impact reporting/evaluation.
- Desirable Criteria
- Experience in the arts or charity sector.
- Knowledge of Spektrix or similar CRM systems.
- Experience stewarding funders via events or project visits.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lighthouse, Poole is seeking an exceptional and experienced Head of Development to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s largest and most ambitious regional arts centres.
This is a senior leadership position for a dynamic fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income from a wide range of sources, including major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. You will be passionate about the power and impact of the arts and confident in championing Lighthouse’s vision to supporters, partners and stakeholders at the highest level.
Building on the significant success of the Development team to date, you will lead the delivery of an established and ambitious fundraising strategy, ensuring the charity meets challenging financial targets that underpin its long-term sustainability and strategic ambitions.
As a confident and persuasive communicator, you will build trusted relationships both internally and externally, inspiring colleagues, donors and partners alike.
Managing and developing a small team, the Head of Development is a key member of Lighthouse’s senior management team, contributing strategically to the organisation’s overall leadership and future direction.
Salary: £55,000.00 Full-time permanent. (part time considered)
Closing date: Monday 9th March 12 noon.
1st Interview 20th March (online), 2nd Interview 27th March (in person).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role
Pitzhanger is seeking a dynamic & highly motivated Event Marketing Executive, responsible for developing and delivering the Private Hire marketing plan for Pitzhanger’s unique and elegant spaces. This is a project-based role, supporting the development of our Private Hire business, which is anticipated to run until 31 May 2028. The role will involve targeting new business, identifying potential clients, developing relationships, and growing Pitzhanger’s Private Hire income. You will have proven experience in designing and delivering marketing activity across multiple platforms including websites, print, digital and social as well as the curation of onsite promotional events.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee the implementation and development of Pitzhanger’s private hire marketing plan and reporting its success and challenges.
· Innovatively promote Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery through external marketing channels and evaluate the ROI for each activity.
· Shape, implement, monitor and adapt the annual plan for the branding and marketing of events from web, print and social media in agreed formats to promote Pitzhanger’s brand and to successfully grow the venue hire business in line with targets; to oversee and monitor marketing and sales platforms; to secure photography of events for use in marketing.
· Actively sell Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery’s venue spaces for private, corporate, and public events to achieve financial targets.
· Support the Senior Event Manager in developing and implementing a sales strategy to maximize revenue from venue hire.
· Work collaboratively with the Communications Manager when developing promotional materials and campaigns for venue hire.
· Actively seek out new markets and opportunities for business growth.
· Build and maintain relationships with event agencies, party planners, corporate clients, and individuals to increase bookings.
· Accurately maintain and grow a client database by recording all customer profiles and booking information.
· Convert reactive enquiries into confirmed revenue through effective negotiation, timely proposals, and innovative selling techniques.
· Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are clear, and expectations are aligned.
· Represent Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery at exhibitions, trade associations, and other events as appropriate.
· Ensure the highest standard of customer service, maintaining Pitzhanger’s reputation as a top venue in West London.
· Track and report on promotional and sales performance, maintaining records of enquiries, bookings, and financial performance.
· Set up appropriate systems processes for monitoring sales success.
· Managing careful handover of booked clients to the Events Management team.
Person Specification
· Proven sales-based marketing experience, ideally within the events industry and/or arts and heritage sector.
· Experienced background in marketing, skilled in working across social media platforms, production of content, development of print materials and sales copywriting
· Proven experience in delivering proactive and reactive sales within a venue, preferably in corporate, cultural or arts-related settings.
· Proven ability to work towards financial targets, delivering high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
· Strong negotiation skills with the ability to inspire customer trust and confidence.
· Strong understanding of the events industry, knowledge of the London venue hire market, particularly within heritage or cultural venues (desirable).
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
· Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and stakeholders simultaneously.
· Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving targets and driving revenue.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.
· Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work outside normal office hours as required and arranged
· A team player with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
· Passionate about heritage, arts, and culture, with an understanding of Pitzhanger's unique position within the sector
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of sales-based marketing experience, preferably in a venue
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in CRM systems and standard office applications (Excel, Word etc)
- Social media and marketing experience, particularly in reporting on campaigns.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
- Networking exposure with a track record of building strong client relationships.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in one of London’s most historic and unique venues.
- A creative and supportive work environment.
- Discounts in the Cafe, shop and Pitzhanger’s events programme
· 5% Pension plan contribution.
To Apply
Submit a CV and covering letter (max.400 words) summarising how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role by 12pm, Wednesday 11 March 2026.
We try to answer all applications, however If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, then we regret that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team on a full time permanent contract, offering a salary of up to £65,000 per annum.
The FP&A team provides the link between Finance and the rest of the organisation, recording and analysing data to add value to operational and strategic decision-making and develop the best possible, joined-up, financial management. Our mission is to ensure effective financial and risk management of Southbank Centre and be acknowledged as a key partner in achieving its aims and objectives.
Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.
The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.
Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic, results-driven marketing leader ready to make a real impact in the arts sector?
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s dynamic, award-winning professional body for musicians. Representing 11,000 members, we provide essential services spanning legal advice, professional support, and health and wellbeing. We are also a powerful campaigning voice, leading national conversations on music education, AI, Brexit and the future of the profession.
We are now seeking an exceptional Head of Sales and Marketing to drive the next phase of our growth.
This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You will shape and deliver a strategic sales and marketing plan that grows membership, increases income, strengthens engagement and enhances the ISM’s profile.
You will take ownership of performance, lead innovative campaigns, and ensure our value proposition resonates clearly and compellingly with both current and prospective members.
You are a highly experienced marketing professional with a strong commercial instinct and a proven record of delivering measurable income growth. You understand how membership organisations thrive — what attracts people, what retains them, and how to build long-term loyalty.
You combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You are proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong emotional intelligence.
Most importantly, you are motivated by purpose. You understand, and care about, the challenges facing musicians today. A musical background would be an advantage.
More details can be found on the ISM's Join Our Team webpage. Please send us your CV and covering letter explaining why you are right for this role to apply.
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for an Operations Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working up to 40 hours per week including at least one weekend day per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £28,808 per annum
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years’ service (pro rata)
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused individual to join our thriving organisation.
You’ll enjoy a role that puts you right at the heart of vibrant, outdoor venues, building confidence, customer service expertise, and operational skills in a fast-paced, public-facing environment where no two days feel the same.
Just as you support our lovely customers, we will support you with a welcoming team culture, ongoing learning opportunities, and the encouragement to grow your confidence and capabilities in a role where you’re truly valued.
So, if you’re looking for a role where people, place, and purpose come together, apply now and start your journey with The Royal Parks today!
The Role
As our Operations Assistant, you will support a seamless customer journey at the Hyde Park and The Regents Park Tennis venues, from arrival through to departure.
Acting as a first point of contact, you’ll engage with customers across our facilities, responding to enquiries, encouraging repeat bookings, and escalating complaints when needed, while consistently delivering a high standard of customer service.
You’ll also help maintain safe, well-managed venues by promoting positive customer behaviour, managing expectations around court usage, and supporting the procedures that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Additionally, you will:
- Provide information about the surrounding park environment
- Process bookings for all visitors
- Handle tenders in line with financial policies
- Support the preparation of areas for activities and events
- Attend team briefings
- Follow safeguarding guidelines for children and adults at risk
About You
To be considered as an Operations Assistant, you will need:
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage customers and resources to achieve smooth operations and a great customer experience
- Computer literacy, with the ability to use a variety of systems and MS Outlook, Word and basic Excel
- Excellent communication skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate with a range of audiences
- Organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
Other organisations may call this role Customer Service Assistant, Leisure Assistant, Sports Facilities Assistant, Visitor Services Assistant, or Front of House Assistant.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to apply for the role of Operations Assistant, please apply via the button shown.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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Shape the Future of a Unique Regimental Museum
HorsePower, the Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars, is embarking on an ambitious transformation. We are developing a bold new “Museum of the Future” that will reinterpret over 300 years of regimental history through engaging, modern and interactive displays.
We are now seeking an experienced, motivated Fundraising Manager to play a pivotal role in raising £100,000 by mid-2027 to fund the redesign phase and to help establish strong, sustainable fundraising practice for the museum’s next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who wants real ownership, influence and the chance to make visible impact in a small but ambitious heritage organisation.
About HorsePower
Located at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, HorsePower tells the story of The King’s Royal Hussars from 1715 to the present day, spanning India, Waterloo, the World Wars and modern conflict. The museum holds a fascinating collection and unique archives and is now launching a five-year strategic plan to become one of the most vibrant and accessible small military museums in the South of England.
The Role
This is a new role with scope to shape both strategy and delivery. You will lead on trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, working closely with the Fundraising Trustee and Curator to:
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.
- Write compelling grant applications and major funding proposals.
- Cultivate relationships with individual and corporate supporters.
- Put in place effective fundraising systems, processes and reporting.
- Develop long-term relationships for future capital funding appeals.
You will be confident working independently, comfortable in a small organisation and motivated by building something with lasting value.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit current fundraising activity, supporters and data
- Research, develop and submit high-quality trust and foundation applications
- Identify and cultivate prospective major donors and corporate partners
- Support stewardship, recognition and donor communications
- Maintain accurate CRM records and GDPR-compliant processes
- Produce concise monthly progress reports for trustees
About you – Essential. You will bring:
- At least three years’ successful fundraising experience (trusts, foundations, major donors and/or corporate partnerships)
- A strong track record of securing significant gifts and grants, ideally within culture, heritage or the wider nonprofit sector
- Excellent written and numeracy skills and experience of crafting persuasive funding proposals
- Confidence building relationships with funders, trustees and senior stakeholders
- Highly organised working practices and strong attention to detail
Desirable - Experience in museums or heritage, an interest in military history, and a creative, entrepreneurial approach to income generation.
Why join us?
- A rare opportunity to shape a museum redevelopment from the ground up
- Flexible working in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation
- A high-impact role where your work will directly influence the museum’s future
Applications: Interested applicants are requested to submit a short covering letter or email stating why they are suitable for the role, a CV and two references.
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Interviews: Late March/early April (online first round, final stage in Winchester)
We may close early if sufficient strong applications are received.
HorsePower is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We also welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and experience gained through work, study, volunteering or other life experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is primed for brilliant, sector-leading community fundraising and they will now hire a new Community Fundraising Manager. Prospectus is proud to lead this search and is working at pace with the team, so get in touch to learn more ahead of the closing date in early March 2026.
The Community Fundraising Manager will play a vital role in connecting passionate supporters with the the trust’s cause. You will empower inspire local supporter groups, volunteers, and individuals to fundraise on our behalf. Turning community energy into meaningful impact nationwide. By building strong relationships, providing, expert guidance, and championing grassroots initiatives, you will ensure that every, everywhere, can play a part in protecting places they live.
The selected candidate will have in-depth understanding of various fundraising techniques and strategies, especially community and events-based fundraising. This includes ideally knowledge od digital fundraising, community groups fundraising, in-memory fundraising, and local and knowledge of regional community fundraising trends. You will have a proven track record in community fundraising, including planning and delivering successful campaigns too.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
This is an exciting time for the Trust as we are in the second year of our ambitious NLHF funded activity plan. You will be providing support for the volunteer journey from recruitment and onboarding, to role support across all areas of volunteer activity in the park.
This role will be key to supporting the ongoing development of our volunteering programme and ensuring that the correct processes are followed, volunteers and schools/learning groups have the information they need, resourcing is at appropriate levels and rooms, and equipment is booked as needed.
You will work as part of the Content, Learning and Engagement team, line managed by the Senior Volunteering Manager.
The role is offered on a one-year fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Any extension is subject to funding.
This role is funded by the Lottery Fund as part of the partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and the London Borough of Bromley.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting leaders from around the world? Do you thrive on creating transformative learning experiences and building international networks? We're looking for a Global Fellowship Manager to join our London-based team to manage a high-profile international fellowship programme within a collaborative team, working with global cities, cultural leaders and partners from six continents.
The Global Fellowship is the first of its kind. It will grow civic leadership and support future generations of cultural policy leaders who are responsible for managing complex projects, networks and cultural ecosystems.
You'll manage this pioneering programme and be instrumental in shaping the future of global cultural leadership as part of our small and dedicated team.
Location: Hybrid. In London office at least 3 days per week plus when meetings required. Flexibility for remote work and some international travel.
Reports To: Senior Programme and Research Manager
Employment Type: 12-month fixed term, full-time (37.5 hours/week). We will also consider 0.8 FTE or secondment arrangements
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Application Deadline: 04 March 2026 at 09:00 GMT
Selection process
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Pre-interview task: Shortlisted candidates will complete a 45-minute remote administration task (requires computer and internet access)
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Round 1: week of 9 March 2026
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Round 2: week of 16 March 2026
World Cities Culture Forum is the leading global network of over 40 creative cities, placing culture at the heart of city planning and investment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Governance Manager
Hours: Part-Time, 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE
Contract: 12-month FTC
Salary: £50,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: King’s Cross, London
Who are we?
Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. With over 142,000 members, we are leading the way in pioneering support for an inclusive and welcoming museum and gallery sector across the UK.
We work closely with a network of 900 museums and respond to their needs and aspirations. We're excited to see how they want to develop: to expand and diversify their collections and workforce, develop curatorial skills, make ambitious acquisitions, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for communities. With the support of over 140,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, patrons, and donors we can provide grants, encourage visiting and advocate for museums' essential role and value.
We have diversity, inclusion, and sustainability central to our thinking and the opportunity to be a force for good, galvanise support and help change things for the better inspires our team.
The role
Founded in 1903, Art Fund is a registered charity governed by a Royal Charter that was granted in 1928.
We are seeking a part-time Governance Manager to manage Board and Committee meetings, the recruitment and induction of new Trustees, and to provide governance support and guidance to the Chair, Trustees, Director and senior staff. Working with our legal advisor and other senior staff, the role will ensure Art Fund upholds good governance practices and provides all support necessary to Trustees to enable them to discharge their legal responsibilities.
Our charter and bye-laws were amended in 2024 following a detailed review, and Board and Committee terms of reference updated in 2025. In the coming year we need to review our current governance policies and practice against the updated Charity Governance Code, identifying any gaps, and implementing any agreed actions to strengthen governance in line the updated Code. This role will also play a key supporting role in the development of Art Fund’s new strategy for 2027-2031, including co-ordinating Board input, synthesising feedback, and ensuring strategic discussions are well-evidenced and clearly documented.
This role would suit a dedicated charity professional with experience of governance and working with Boards of Trustees, ideally gained in at least two other settings, who is looking to make a real difference to governance policy and practice within an organisation.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59pm on 8 March 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Please note that any suspected use of AI in relation to answering sift questions will be marked down.
No agencies please.
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My client is a major UK cultural institution. With ever growing ambitions they continue to challenge boundaries and to expand their portfolio with new business ideas and activities.
At present they are looking to appoint an interim Senior Finance Business Partner to provide cover for a new permanent appointment and work with their hugely talented creative budget holders.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, key duties include:
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis across a substantial and high-profile portfolio.
- Act as a trusted adviser to Executive and senior operational leaders, providing insight, challenge and support on performance, risk and long-term sustainability.
- Develop deeper, evidence-based understanding of income drivers to inform decision-making.
- Line manage and develop one Finance Business Partners.
The role combines hands-on technical excellence with strategic advisory responsibility in a fast-moving, creative environment.
The Candidate:
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with:
- Proven experience in senior finance business partnering roles.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Experience delivering end-to-end financial management, from accounting cycle through to insight and advisory.
- The confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear business insight.
Experience in the arts, cultural or wider creative sectors is not essential. However an appreciation for the arts and a commitment to inclusive working practices are important.
This role has been assessed as inside of IR35, and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.
We're looking for an experienced interim HR Business Partner to support senior leaders across the CEO, Operations and other senior level portfolios. You'll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy, driving organisational change and ensuring a high-quality HR service across all sites.
We are specifically looking for candidates that have worked in complex, unionised environments and you must have dealt with TUPE, restructures and change.
The role
- Act as a strategic partner to Chief Officers and Directors
- Lead workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
- Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues
- Support organisational change and policy development
- Build management capability through coaching and guidance
- Lead and support Trade Union consultation
- Manage and develop HR Advisers
- Contribute to corporate projects and People Strategy initiatives
About you
- CIPD qualified
- Strong generalist HR experience
- Up-to-date employment law knowledge
- Experience in change management and talent planning
- Able to deliver modern, practical HR solutions
- Confident managing a busy, varied workload
This to start ASAP with hybrid working of 3 days onsite in central London, with a salary of 60k, with an initial 3 month fixed term contract with a view to going permanent.
In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to managers, offering expert guidance on policy, best practice and employment law while helping to resolve a wide range of people-related issues. You will manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness matters, ensuring all cases are handled in a timely, fair and transparent manner. The role requires building strong, credible relationships with managers and trade union representatives, supporting investigations and formal hearings, and contributing actively to weekly case review discussions.
You will also play a key part in developing managerial capability by providing coaching and delivering HR-related training sessions. In addition, you will help maintain accurate records, support HR projects aimed at improving processes, and undertake job evaluation work. This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can balance competing priorities and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
To succeed, you will need CIPD Associate membership (or be working towards it), strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, and experience managing complex employee relations cases. You should be an excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills, outstanding attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. Resilience, professionalism and a commitment to fairness, inclusivity and best practice are essential.
Hybrid policy is 3 days onsite based at Kings Cross, London
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us on a full-time, 18-month fixed term contract, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- £55,000 - £63,317 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a unique opportunity to deliver a complex construction project in one of the UK’s most sensitive and significant public landscapes.
So, if you’re ready to lead projects that protect and shape some of London’s most iconic landscapes, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of Roehampton Restored – a high‑profile, multi‑million‑pound capital project within the Grade I listed landscape of Richmond Park.
With planning consent secured and enabling works underway, you’ll take responsibility for the built and hard‑landscape elements of the project through RIBA Stages 4–7, delivering a new café, public toilets and cycle hire facilities to an exceptional standard. You’ll coordinate contractors, consultants and internal teams, manage cost and risk, discharge planning conditions, and ensure the project achieves a BREEAM Excellent rating.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage the project budget, programme, risks and change control
- Oversee contract administration (NEC) in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor
- Work closely with the Senior Landscape Project Manager to ensure seamless integration of built and landscape works
- Ensure compliance with planning, heritage, environmental and health & safety requirements (including CDM 2015)
- Secure delivery of all BREEAM Excellent credits
- Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, statutory bodies, contractors and local interest groups
- Provide regular progress, budget and risk reporting to the Project Sponsor, SRO and Project Board
- Support project handover, Health & Safety files and updates to the TRP Asset Register
About You
To be considered as a Senior Project Manager, you will need:
- Degree in construction, engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM or similar)
- Extensive experience delivering new build construction projects
- Strong knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work, particularly stages 4–7
- Experience administering contracts (NEC and/or JCT)
- Practical knowledge of health & safety legislation, including CDM 2015
- Excellent budget management, reporting and risk management skills
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Other organisations may call this role Project Lead, Project Delivery Manager, Senior Project Supervisor, Parks Project Manager, or Planning and Project Delivery Manager.
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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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