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
- Adhere to NLHF Financial and Procurement regulations with regard to the selection and
- appointment of consultants, contractors and suppliers. Carry out these procurements working
- with Trustees and staff. 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 all 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.
- Oversee the partnership working development and pilot activities.
- Devise the evaluation plan, collect data and carry out the final evaluation report
- Liaise with NLHF and complete the project monitoring reports and grant drawdowns- working
- with the Museum Manager and Treasurer
- Operate a risk management process for all activities based on a comprehensive risk register to identify, analyse and respond to project risks.
- 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 strong background in heritage project delivery.
Essential Experience and Skills
- Proven project management experience within the heritage sector.
- Experience delivering community-focused heritage or partnership projects.
- Knowledge of National Lottery Heritage Fund grants, applications, monitoring and reporting requirements.
- Experience managing budgets, financial monitoring and grant drawdowns.
- Experience commissioning and managing consultants, contractors, staff and volunteers.
- Knowledge of project evaluation methodologies and reporting.
- Experience of building-based and activity-based projects.
- 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: 18 September 2026
Interview Date: 21/22 September 2026
Start Date: Week beginning 28 September 2026