Development Manager: Heritage
Full-time role with a salary range of £36,000 – £60,000, focused on managing heritage initiatives, partnership building, and sector innovation. Enjoy benefits like generous holidays and flexible working options in a position committed to diversity and professional growth.
Core Responsibilities and Daily Tasks
The Development Manager: Heritage leads the strategy and programme delivery for heritage projects, supporting investment and collaborating with a variety of partners.
Day-to-day, the role requires drafting funding plans, overseeing heritage schemes, and liaising with local communities and heritage groups on initiatives that promote cultural growth.
Expect a fair mix of building partnerships, managing stakeholder relationships, and evaluating projects for impact and sustainability across the sector.
You’ll provide leadership on capacity-building, risk management, and capital planning, as well as support team members’ professional development.
The role is hands-on with both strategic and operational elements, ensuring initiatives are on time, within budget, and designed for real community benefit.
Major Benefits and Pros
The salary is highly competitive within the field and comes with a generous holiday package, making the total offer especially attractive for career-oriented heritage professionals.
Flexible work options and a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion allow for a positive and supportive team culture, so you can perform at your best.
Potential Drawbacks and Cons
Limited availability of remote work means flexibility is somewhat constrained for those seeking a home-office arrangement.
The wide-ranging responsibilities and emphasis on stakeholder management could be demanding, particularly for candidates new to managing city-scale programmes.
Our Verdict
If you are passionate about heritage and want to advance your career while making a real difference, this job stands out for its pay, support, and growth opportunities.
Consider this role if you thrive in collaborative, strategic environments and want to help shape the future of heritage programming, with the reward of meaningful impact and professional benefits.
Development Manager: Heritage
Full-time role with a salary range of £36,000 – £60,000, focused on managing heritage initiatives, partnership building, and sector innovation. Enjoy benefits like generous holidays and flexible working options in a position committed to diversity and professional growth.
