The PCC of Cowley St John is seeking a part-time Project Manager (approx. 15 hours/week) to oversee the delivery of a major National Lottery Heritage Fund project at St Mary & St John, Cowley Road, Oxford.
The role will include managing building works schedules in collaboration with the architect, coordinating community engagement activities, working with professional advisers, and ensuring financial and reporting compliance in collaboration with Wenn Townsend, local accountants and auditors.
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong project management experience- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with charities, heritage, or community projects
- Strong financial management experience (desired)
Salary: approx. £15 -20/hour.
Contract: fixed term, 12 months.
We anticipate the post to begin Early May 2026 or thereafter.
To apply for this post please send the information detailed below to the Vicar, Revd Martha Grace at: vicar@cowleystjohn.co.uk
- Examples of projects previously undertaken which include NLHF funding of similar value, interpretation, conservation work to listed buildings, preferably places of worship.
- Lessons learnt which are relevant to our project.
- Proposed methodology for the project.
- CV
- Appointment will be subject to two references from clients for whom you have completed similar work and safeguarding checks.
You can also contact the Vicar on 07472 909 011 if you have any questions about the role and are considering applying.
Summary Timeline
- Advert live 7 April 2026
- Closing date 27 April 2026
- Interviews Week of 27 April
- Appointment Early May 2026
- Start date May 2026 (subject to satisfactory checks)
