Are you looking for a challenge, and a diverse range of work? Do you want to work in an innovative, positive, friendly team that shapes and develops the places we live and work in?

If so we want to hear from you.

 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly innovative and motivated Development Management Team as our World Heritage Site Co Ordinator, responsible for coordinating the management of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site (WHS) and working with all stakeholders to sustain the recognised Outstanding Universal Value. 

The successful applicant will benefit from the opportunity of flexible hybrid working arrangements, access to training opportunities for career development and flexi scheme. 

You will be based in Telford - a destination of vibrant places and experiences where people love to live, work and play. Sitting in the heart of Shropshire, Telford is the gateway between the Midlands and Wales.  Rich in heritage and natural beauty, the borough has a vibrant town centre that’s currently expanding and a 450 acre town park with numerous leisure facilities;

Being part of the Development Management team will ensure you will be play a part in the management of the World Heritage Site, helping to protect its heritage and shape its future to remain a safe and sustainable environment for future generations to enjoy.

 Our successful applicant will need - 

• Experience of partnership working and managing partnership structures.
• Experience of project and financial management delivery.
• Proven experience of identifying and making grant funding applications, fundraising and marketing.  
• Practical experience of working in the Heritage sector
• A relevant professional accreditation of a conservation body.  

For further information please contact Andrew Gittins on 01952 380380 or email Andrew.Gittins@telford.gov.uk   

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28th January 2025. 

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

 A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

 We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents
WHS Co-ordinator JD.pdf