Capital Projects Associate

Disability Arts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An arts disability organization in Greater London is looking for a seasoned Project Manager to oversee the capital project management for the Hackney Empire. The role requires managing listed building projects, coordinating conservation and technical upgrades, and ensuring alignment with business needs. Candidates should have significant experience in project management within operational theatres. Applications are due by 10am on Mon 5 Jan 2026, with CV and cover letter submitted to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing listed building projects in an operational theatre environment.
• Ability to deliver scoping, scheduling, and capital works programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the scoping and scheduling of conservation and technical upgrades.
• Plan the capital works programme with business needs in mind.
• Develop the project through key stages and manage sign-offs.

Skills

Project Management

Experience with listed building projects

Communication

Job description

Overview

Freelance contract between Jan – Oct 2026. Hackney Empire is about to embark on the Development Phase of a project, The Heart of Hackney, made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

The purpose of this role is to Project Manage the capital and building related areas of the Development Phase and support the preparation of a Delivery Phase application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the scoping and scheduling of the conservation, environmental and technical upgrades to the theatre.
• Plan the capital works programme to ensure it is fully coordinated with other business needs from an early conception stage.
• Develop the project through key stages, from scoping to delivery requirements, including sign‑off at key stages prior to and in preparation for the commissioning processes.

Qualifications

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Project Manager with proven experience of managing listed building projects in an operational theatre environment.

Application Process

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Project Manager with proven experience of managing listed building projects in an operational theatre environment.

Candidates should apply for this role by providing a:

• CV
• Cover letter which:
  • Is no more than 1 side of A4
  • Details the skills and experience you hold that will enable you to deliver this role
  • Gives examples of similar projects you have worked on previously
  • Explains why you are interested in this role

Applications should be sent to [e-mail] including in the subject line reference Capital Projects Associate – Hackney Empire, by 10am on Mon 5 Jan 2026.