Project Manager - Lesnes 500

Bexley Council, in partnership with The Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods (FOLAW), has secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to mark the 500th anniversary of the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. Lesnes 500 will be a 2-year programme of events, activities, and small capital projects commencing May 2025 and concluding in April 2027.

Bringing your experience in externally funded community participation programmes, formal and informal learning, working with volunteers, event delivery, and partnerships, your focus will be to ensure the successful and high-quality delivery of the project’s activities. You will work closely with project partners and diverse local communities surrounding the park and the London Borough of Bexley to deliver various strands of the project.

The Project Manager will oversee the entire programme and will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing partnerships and commissioned elements of the programme
2. Marketing the programme, liaising with partners and Bexley Communications Team
3. Chairing the Lesnes 500 Steering Group, comprising representatives from each partnership project
4. Managing the Evaluation Strategy and budgets, including reporting to NLHF
5. Ensuring each element of the programme meets Health and Safety requirements
6. Ensuring grant funding is used in accordance with funding guidelines

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information.

2 Years Fixed Term – 18 Hours per week.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lindsey Weaver, Partnerships and Activities Manager, 020 3045 4580,

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who:

• are educated to degree level in a relevant subject area (e.g., heritage and culture) or have equivalent professional experience
• have experience delivering National Lottery Heritage Funded or equivalent programmes, including event and programme development
• can work with various partners and manage partnership agreements
• have experience working with volunteers
• have experience marketing across social media platforms, writing web content, liaising with graphic design teams for promotional materials

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job Description.

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Bexley is a vibrant, diverse outer London Borough located in the Thames Gateway, offering a blend of city vibrancy and Kent tranquility. It features award-winning parks, heritage sites, excellent transport links including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25, along with amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. The borough hosts numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to You

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more details, see the attached Candidate Information document.

Recruitment Information

Bexley is a disability confident employer, welcoming applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Please contact us at for reasonable adjustments.

This role may also be available as a secondment opportunity for current employees. For more information, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date.

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