Heritage Project Manager

Aberdeen City

£47,500 per annum

Applications close on Fri 10 Apr 2026 at 5:00pm

Description

Belmont Community Cinema Ltd. is seeking to appoint an experienced Heritage Project Manager. This is a vital role as you will be responsible for project managing and overseeing the successful delivery of the development phase and subsequently the refurbishment phase of the Belmont cinema. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the relationship with members, stakeholders, partners, experts, and project reporting.

The Development Stage of the Project will run from March 2025 to March 2026. To meet the Approved Purposes of our award they will work with the CEO and Project Board to deliver all stated objectives in the application and ensure all compliance and reporting requirements regarding the project are met.

They will oversee the programme to record, promote and celebrate the rich history of the cinema and the important social history and traditions of cinema and film in Aberdeen.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with substantial experience in project management, heritage, and community engagement.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
– Responsible for project planning and delivery managing the programme for design, capital works and activities.
– Assisting the CEO and Project Board in the project briefs and employment of specialist consultants as required.
– Liaise with the CEO and Project Board to ensure technical compliance and quality of work are aligned.
– Oversee and manage cost control and manage variations with the Project Architect and Design Team.
– Work with the CEO and Project Board to set up a dynamic risk register to ensure clear communication between the CEO/ Project Board and contractors.
– Manage and report risk and progress, ensuring clear and timely communication with all stakeholders.
– Advise on contractual, legislative, and statutory requirements for the project.
– Develop a robust and detailed Delivery Phase application to include all documents listed in the National Lottery Heritage Fund Grants of £250k- £5m guidance.
– Lead on the design of the monitoring and evaluation framework and plan, ensuring that appropriate data and information is collated and recorded.
– Use the evaluation system to report on the development stage project to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other funders.
– Responsible for budget management and project delivery reports.
– Supervise the work of specialist consultants in Audience Development, Oral History and Accessibility.
– Assist in the development and delivery of a communications and marketing plan for the project.
– Engage with and work with the diverse communities that make up Aberdeen to shape the project in a manner that reflects the people who work, live and visit Aberdeen.

How to apply

For more information, visit our website.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: matt.buchanan@belmontcinema.co.uk

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