Project Development Officer

The Foundation for Jewish Heritage are seeking to appoint an experienced Project Development Officer to join our team as a pivotal element of their new National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported six-year project. The project will significantly augment our capacity to support UK synagogues and other Jewish sites in need of support to preserve their historic fabric and protect and make accessible the Jewish heritage they embody. The successful candidate will report to the Projects Director, leading on essential organisational development and project set-up in year 1 of the project. There will be a requirement to travel to synagogues across the UK to whom we will be providing advice and support.

Please send a copy of your CV (no more than 2 pages) with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience for the role. Please include demonstrable experience and address all the requirements of the Person Specification. Please provide the names and contact details of two referees, one being your current or most recent employer.

Please email your completed application to rachel@foundationforjewishheritage.com

Deadline for applications: 3rd July 2026.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role before you apply please contact Amanda Newman, Projects Director at amanda@foundationforjewisheritage.com.

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