Summary

We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.

The Digital Strategy Programme Management team plays a crucial role in shaping the delivery of Historic England’s Digital Strategy vision, which is to improve access to our expertise and the information that we hold - providing tools to help everyone make a positive difference to the historic environment. The team aspires to be confident and high achieving, with programme and project management professionals who are empowered to drive forward systems development and digital transformation.

What you will be doing

The post holder will work as part of the Digital Strategy Programme Management Team; joining the existing Programme Manager, Project Manager and PMO Support Manager as well as a number of contracted Project Managers. The Project Manager (External Contracts) will have two main roles: to manage the procurement process and on-going contract management of externally provided services and expertise required to deliver the Digital Strategy; and to provide project and programme management support for work within the Foundations (core, technical systems) workstream of the programme. The post holder will deal directly with both external organisations and HE colleagues; managing contractors, budgets and providing quality assurance of project documentation.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience of working in a Programme management role and certified to MSP foundation (minimum) or willing to work towards this qualification

• Experience of leading teams; in particular line management of project managers & project/programme officers

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

• Good organisational skills including attention to detail with emphasis on change control

• Ability to take ownership of challenges with tenacity to ensure overall good programme delivery

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We want to make sure our working arrangements don’t prevent anyone from joining us because of their personal circumstances. We also want to provide you with the best balance in your home and work life that we can.

We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working locations, including hybrid working. Please visit our jobs pages or contact us to find out more.

Why work for Historic England

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 26% contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country, and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.

Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process. Please tell us what we can do to make sure you can show us your very best. You can contact us by email at ResourcingTeam@Historicengland.org.uk or telephone 07763387811 if you have any recruitment queries.

Provisional Interview date week commencing 20th March 2023.