location_on Location Castle House, Great North Rd, Newark
work_outline Basis Full Time
Job profile for Project Delivery Manager - Newark Castle
Project Delivery Manager - Newark Castle
location_on Castle House, Great North Rd, Newark 09/11/2026
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Job details
Salary NS12 £43,149 – £45,529 per annum
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full Time
Region East
Job category/type Heritage and Culture
Date posted 13/10/2026
Job reference REQ000593
Attachments Project Delivery Manager - Newark Castle JDPS.pdf 11. NSDC_Privacy_Notice_for_Job_Applicants_-_Updated April 2024 .pdf
Job description
Project Delivery Manager – Newark Castle Gatehouse Project
12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to project requirements and continued funding
Full time 37 hours per week
Salary NS12 £43,149 – £45,529 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and motivated client-side Project Delivery Manager to lead the next stage of the Newark Castle Gatehouse Project, a complex, multi-funded heritage regeneration programme that is transforming Newark Castle and Gardens into a distinctive and accessible visitor destination.
Working with colleagues, funders, professional consultants, contractors, elected members, community groups and heritage partners, you will coordinate the successful delivery of the project’s interpretation, exhibition fit-out and visitor engagement programme. You will oversee project programmes, budgets, risks, procurement and reporting, ensuring that activity is delivered to the required quality, timescale and funding conditions.
You will lead the planning and integration of the EMCCA-funded second phase, including improvements to the Castle’s underground spaces, visitor access, interpretation and wider site infrastructure. You will also manage delivery of the National Lottery Heritage Fund Activity Plan and Business Plan, monitor agreed outcomes and evaluation measures, and prepare clear reports, grant claims and supporting evidence for funders, senior officers, elected members and project governance boards.
You will have significant experience of delivering complex capital, heritage, cultural or visitor attraction projects involving multiple partners and funding streams. You will be confident managing consultants and contractors, controlling budgets and risks, interpreting technical information and presenting clear recommendations to senior stakeholders. You will also understand the importance of inclusive engagement, evaluation and audience development in creating a sustainable and welcoming heritage attraction.
We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees.We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events.From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to regular craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.
We offer:
- Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
- Flexi scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
- Family-friendly benefits.
- One days’ paid volunteering leave per year.
- Lifestyle benefits platform.
- Funded health cash plan.
- Free car parking to 31 March 2028
- £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.
You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.
For an informal chat or more information, please contact Sarah Clarke, Cultural Services Manager, on 01636 655949.
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declaredisabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:Monday 9 th November 2026
Interview:Interviews expected w/c 16 th November 2026
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