Current Vacancies:
Project Officer
KJH2030 From Crises to Confidence – planning for a sustainable future for King John’s House Museum
King John’s House & Museum, Romsey, Hampshire
Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (from September 2026)
Hours: 3 days per week (flexible and negotiable)
Location: Romsey, Hampshire (Hybrid working negotiable)
Help Shape the Future of One of Hampshire’s Most Historic Sites
King John’s House & Museum is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Project Officer to help deliver a significant restoration and redevelopment programme following the devastating fire that affected parts of our historic site in February 2025.
Located in the heart of Romsey, directly opposite the iconic Romsey Abbey, King John’s House & Museum is an independent accredited museum and charitable trust. Our unique site comprises a Grade I listed medieval hall, Grade II listed Tudor cottage, museum café, gallery spaces, offices and heritage gardens, representing more than 800 years of continuous history.
As restoration works progress towards reopening in 2027, we are looking for a skilled project professional to work alongside our dedicated staff team, trustees, consultants and funders to ensure the project is successfully delivered on time, on budget and to the highest heritage standards.
The Role
The Project Officer will act as the day-to-day lead for the project, coordinating consultants, contractors, staff and volunteers while ensuring compliance with National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the recovery and future development of a nationally significant heritage asset.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Trustees and staff to appoint contractors in accordance with NLHF financial and procurement regulations. Prepare procurement reports for the Heritage Fund
- Act as the day-to-day project lead and primary contact between the Museum (client) and the consultant teams
- Co-ordinate activities and outputs across all workstreams, ensuring seamless collaboration
- Facilitate internal and external meetings, including board briefings, design team meetings and funder reporting
- Ensure project outputs comply with Heritage Fund standards and good practice
- Support the preparation and submission of reports to other external funders of the project as required
- Liaise with and assist the Trustees and the Working Group in the execution of the project and the management of the programme
- Oversee the work of consultants, monitoring outputs and progress against agreed briefs and programmes.
- Work with Museum Manager on the evaluation plan, collect data and assist with writing the final evaluation report
- Liaise with NLHF and complete the project monitoring reports and grant drawdowns- working with the Museum Manager and Treasurer
- Keep risk register up to date
- Monitor project finances, reporting to the Trustees.
- Manage project reporting
About You
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills and a background in project delivery.
Essential Experience and Skills
- Proven project management experience
- Experience of managing budgets, financial monitoring and grant drawdowns
- Experience commissioning and managing consultants and contractors
- Strong organisational, interpersonal and team-working skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to contribute to the restoration of one of Hampshire’s most significant heritage sites.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The chance to work closely with heritage specialists, funders, trustees and community partners.
- A rewarding role with visible impact on the future of King John’s House & Museum.
Contract Details
- Fixed-term contract for 12 months from September 2026
- 3 days per week
- Working days are flexible and negotiable by mutual agreement
- Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A brief statement of relevant experience (maximum two pages), including details of comparable heritage projects.
- A proposed approach to the commission (maximum two pages), outlining how you would work with consultants, staff and project partners.
- Your CV.
Applications will be assessed on:
- Relevant experience and sector knowledge (50%)
- Proposed approach and understanding of the brief (50%)
Applications to be sent to info@kingjohnshouse.org.uk
King John’s House & Museum Trust reserves the right not to make an appointment if no application meets the required standard.
Join us in safeguarding and revitalising over 800 years of local history for future generations.
Deadline Date: 9 October 2026
Start Date: As soon as possibly, by the week beginning 16 November 2026
Fundraising Trustee Vacancy at King John’s House & Museum
King John’s House & Museum is entering an exciting new chapter. We have ambitious plans to revitalise this important historic building, creating a vibrant museum and community venue at the heart of Romsey.
We are looking for a new Trustee with fundraising experience to help shape our future and support the delivery of our vision. Whether you have experience in fundraising, grant applications, sponsorship, donor engagement or community fundraising, we would love to hear from you.
No previous trustee experience is necessary. We are seeking enthusiastic, forward-thinking people who are passionate about making a difference and helping to secure a sustainable future for one of Romsey’s most treasured heritage assets.
As a Trustee, you will join a friendly and committed Board, contribute to strategic decision-making, and help build strong relationships with supporters, funders and the local community.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Board and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
To find out more or request an application pack, please contact:
📧 info@kingjohnshouse.org.uk
Application deadline: Sunday 13 September
Interviews: Friday 2 October
Help us preserve the past and shape the future of King John’s House & Museum.