New Vacancy: Project Coordinator, Local to Global Programme

Closing: 12:00pm, 31 October 2025

Would you like to help deliver a ground-breaking project with the UK’s UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) Designations?

We are seeking a professional to join us in implementing our National Lottery Heritage Fund Project: Local to Global 2.0 – From a Resilient to an Adaptive Network.

The project and role will run until mid-September 2026.

Employer: UK National Commission for UNESCO
Location: Flexible Working / Central London
Type: Part-Time Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £30,010.67 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date: 31 October 2025

This project is exploring devolved power sharing among UNESCO Sites to help build their resilience and adaptability through openness and collaboration.

This is an important administrative and coordinator role in delivering the approved purposes of the grant agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund by coordinating events and communications, and supporting the delivery of a major new study measuring the value of UNESCO sites across a national network of natural, cultural and built heritage sites.

The UK National Commission for UNESCO brings together a network of voluntary experts from the fields of education, science, culture, and communication, working with the UK’s network of UNESCO Designations to contribute to UNESCO’s international aims of advancing global peace, sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, and poverty eradication.

For more information about this part-time role, please find the Job Description here. If you are interested in the position, please send a covering letter explaining why you are the right person to help make this project a success, together with your CV to [email protected]

Deadline for Submission of Applications: Friday, 31 October 2025 (mid-day 12 noon)
1st Stage Interview Dates: 13 or 14 November 2025

We recognise that our colleagues have personal commitments and interests outside of work, and we strive to create a flexible work environment that enables individuals to perform at their best.

The UK National Commission for UNESCO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and cultivating a fair and healthy environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We work to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone.

Download the Job Description (PDF) here

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