We're recruiting a Building Consultant Role for our UK Wide Project!
Updated: Sep 2
The Foundation for Jewish Heritage is seeking to engage an experienced Historic Buildings Specialist Consultant to support the year-long Development Phase of the Preserving Jewish Heritage, Promoting the Hidden Jewish Story project and for the first six months (of a five-year programme) of the Delivery Phase of the project.
We are seeking a Consultant with a technical background in architecture or building surveying who will also need to have experience of working on listed buildings. This role will report to the Project Development Officer who is currently being recruited and will be responsible for the set up and day to day running of the project.
The Foundation’s work to date has demonstrated a significant gap in provision for historic synagogues. There is a clear need for a more defined and comprehensive support function for the UK synagogues sector: one that offers a professional, accessible and user-friendly service; guides and empowers synagogue communities; helps ensure synagogue buildings are well maintained, resilient and future-proofed, including in response to the climate emergency; and supports synagogues to engage more effectively with wider society. This project aims to address that gap.
The Delivery Phase of the assignment is subject to a successful funding application to NLHF and there will be a break clause between the Development and Delivery Phases.
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I'm excited about the recruitment for the Building Consultant role! Having worked on similar heritage projects, I believe a strong focus on spider solitaire free community engagement will add immense value to preserving our cultural history.
It’s great to see the role supporting both the development and delivery phases of the UK-wide heritage project. The right listed-building specialist will make a real difference in preserving Jewish heritage — best of luck with the search!
Brilliant to see this role advertised! This is such meaningful work supporting under‑resourced historic synagogues throughout the UK. It is great that the project combines built‑heritage conservation, climate resilience and community‑led support. Wishing you every success in finding the right historic‑buildings consultant for this vital programme. Great work by the team! --tryon