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Senior Engagement Manager - Midlands and East

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Expires in 3 days

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a full time Senior Engagement Manager on a fixed term contract ending on 8th February 2027 to provide maternity cover. You will be based in the Birmingham office with hybrid working arrangements available. The role involves travel throughout the Midlands and East areas, with a focus on West Midlands area.
£41,065 to £47,096 
Per year
Full time, Hybrid, Temporary, Contract
(35 Hours per week.)
Birmingham

Key information

To work as part of the Engagement Team to manage and deliver engagement and inclusion activity across the area including stimulating and supporting the flow of good quality applications; working in Heritage Places as required; and planning and implementing outreach strategies targeted at Heritage 2033 priorities.

About the role

  • Contributing to and delivering the Engagement and Inclusion Strategy in support of the Area Director and Head of Engagement, with particular reference to any Heritage Places and Heritage 2033 priorities in order to deliver a complex and varied portfolio against the team’s investment budget.
  • Managing and delivering the promotion of the Heritage Fund’s work within the area to generate interest and applications which reflect Heritage 2033 aims and priorities including managing and delivering pre-application advice and outreach activities; to be fully conversant with the Heritage Fund’s operational procedures and the work of the wider team.
  • Overseeing the development of the Heritage Fund’s knowledge of the Heritage Places and groups and communities representing other Heritage 2033 priorities including liaising with relevant area partners and colleagues in other departments in the Fund.
  • Handling all aspects of line management of Engagement Managers including professional development and performance management.

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We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for every vacancy. We always endeavour to make reasonable adjustments and special requirements can be discussed and arranged before an interview.

Requirements

  • Experience within or developed knowledge and appreciation of the heritage or a particular aspect of the heritage or related subject area.
  • Knowledge of the key challenges, risk and opportunities in the area including the funding environment of that area.
  • Competent Information Technology (IT) skills including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets and the use of databases.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex information including business plans and financial information.
  • Experience of managing and developing staff to help them realise their potential.
  • Strong team working: active and constructive contribution to the team, willing to take the lead as necessary to ensure delivery of team objectives and promote a positive team culture across a dispersed arrangement.

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Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.