An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Telford & Wrekin Council’s highly innovative and motivated Development Management Team as their World Heritage Site Coordinator, responsible for coordinating the management of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site (WHS) and working with all stakeholders to sustain the recognised Outstanding Universal Value.
The successful applicant will benefit from the opportunity of flexible hybrid working arrangements, access to training opportunities for career development, and flexi scheme.
You will be based in Telford – a destination of vibrant places and experiences where people love to live, work and play. Sitting in the heart of Shropshire, Telford is the gateway between the Midlands and Wales. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, the borough has a vibrant town centre that’s currently expanding and a 450-acre town park with numerous leisure facilities;
Being part of the Development Management Team will ensure you will be play a part in the management of the World Heritage Site, helping to protect its heritage and shape its future to remain a safe and sustainable environment for future generations to enjoy.
The successful applicant will need –
- Experience of partnership working and managing partnership structures
- Experience of project and financial management delivery
- Proven experience of identifying and making grant funding applications, fundraising and marketing
- Practical experience of working in the Heritage sector
- A relevant professional accreditation of a conservation body
For further information please contact Andrew Gittins on 01952 380380 or email [email protected]
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Employer: Telford & Wrekin Council
Location: Telford
Salary: £37,035 – £39,513 per annum
Closing date:17th January 2025
Interview date: 28th January 2025
Reference: TW/TP/1228/1338