Month: August 2026

Role Purpose: 

• Advise and contribute as required in the preparation/drafting of documentation needed for the Delivery Phase of the Heritage Fund application

• Liaise with Project Finance Supervisor and advise and support as necessary in the preparation of Cash Flow and payment schedules

• Ensure compliance with Heritage Fund reporting and other requirements

• Liaise with the Lead Consultant, Friends, PCC and others involved in the project as necessary

Role Purpose: 

• Support during the Development Phase including updating specifications as required and updating costs with the approved Contractor
• Ensuring all permissions are in place and all ecological requirements are met
• Preparation of detailed Risk Register and Project Timetable to accompany the Delivery Phase Application
• Acting as Contract Administrator under the chosen building contract (likely JCT Minor Works with Contractor’s Design or equivalent)
• Overall project management and coordination
• Chairing site meetings and providing regular progress reports to the PCC, Friends and funders
• Liaising with conservation professionals or statutory authorities if required
• Monitoring quality, timetable, budget and certifying payments
• Ensuring that works comply with all relevant statutory and heritage consents
• Providing a final report and handover documentation at project completion…

Role Purpose: 

The Evaluator will:

• Measure and evaluate performance against the Heritage Fund’s approved outcomes
• Review the project’s proposed outcomes, indicators and outputs
• Assist in the preparation of a Development Phase Evaluation Plan including an evaluation framework, data collection methods and baseline requirements
• Support the process of benchmarking and setting of milestones and targets
• Support or oversee baseline data collection
• Monitor progress against agreed outcomes
• Assist with the Delivery Phase application evaluation section
• Demonstrate the project’s impact on heritage, people and communities
• Prepare Completion Reports and Evaluations within three months of completion of the Development and Delivery Phases of the Project…

Role Purpose: 

Cash Flow Management

• Prepare a cash flow for the development phase of the Project
• Prepare a cash flow for the duration of the project to accompany a Delivery Phase application to the Heritage Fund in line with their guidance
• Provide Income and spending forecasts for 5 years following project completion
• Liaise to achieve the above with the Lead Consultant, Project Support Officer, Contractor, Grant Providers, Parochial Church Council and Friends of St Ruan and St Grade
• Prepare and Agree Payment Schedules as required co-ordinating timing of contractor and consultant payments in line with grant drawdown schedules
• Maintain the cash flow for the project
• Prepare and submit grant claims, including collation of supporting documentation and proof of payment.
• Liaise with all concerned to ensure adequate funds are available to meet payment schedules.
• Anticipate potential shortfalls and advise promptly…

Role Purpose: 

• Assist with preparation of the Activity Plan during the Development Phase of the project
• Organise and attend Open Days during the Delivery phase refurbishment works
• Secure the church’s position as a local heritage venue by creating and maintaining relationships with local heritage and historical societies, museums, archives, schools and community organisations and expand on national links already established.
• Co-ordinate a programme of annual events, to ensure the church becomes a well-used space within the community.
• Contribute towards the development and implementation of a sustainable fundraising strategy 
• Ensure the church is welcoming to visitors including tourists and walkers
• Liaise with our Digital Creative Director and Developer with regard to interactive and other digital engagement
• Encourage visits from schools with special provision for children with trails/quizzes etc
• Liaise with families whose relatives are buried at the church to research further information to be incorporated into a 3D interactive graveyard scan
• Liaise with environmental organisations for post completion regeneration of the churchyard and byway
• Build local capacity by developing volunteers and community involvement in the maintenance of the building, environmental activity in the byway and churchyard and hosting of events/activities.
• Contribute to fundraising and income generation through events, partnerships and small grant applications
• Maintain regular communication with community groups and stakeholders
• Keep basic records of finances, volunteer involvement and attendance
• Report on outcomes for presentation to Funders… 

Role Purpose: 

• Oversee, develop and extend our existing website to follow our digital presence plan
• Record the restoration
• Develop an App accessible via a QR code and URL
• Obtain a domain for the App to reside within and set up base elements
• Extensive 3D scanning of the church and churchyard to be used by the App
• Create a Wayfinder to various parts of the church and grounds with direct links to the 3D scan through the App
• Creation of direct links between the 3D scan and historic facts, timeline of events, consequences on the church etc. accessible through the App
• Design and develop the functionality of the interactive grave finder App
• Listing of graves and details linking them to the 3D scan through the App, development of an interface to update information
• Liaison with Co-Ordinator to expand on data held of those buried in the church
• Increase inclusion strategies by using Image Titles, Alt Tag Descriptions and Subtitles etc.
• Creation of interactive trails, quizzes and simple games to encourage children’s interest in the church, its history, architecture and surroundings
• Create a “Nature at the Church” section on the website with wild animal and plant life illustrated and linked to a 3D scan
• Link any wildlife camera footage to the website for access through the website and App
• Create a play list appropriate for the church on SoundCloud and create a QR code sign for the church and links in the website and app…