Consultant Project Manager – Clock Tower Project

Dufftown and District Community Association (DDCA) is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Clock Tower restoration project. DDCA owns the historic Clock Tower, and we’re working to restore and conserve it and bring it back into community use. It will offer visitor accommodation, flexible community and meeting space, heritage learning opportunities and an improved outdoor gathering space. The Project Manager will coordinate the project from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion and post-project evaluation. You’ll work closely with our Trustees, Community Development Officer, Design Team, contractors and funders, including the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.

• We’re looking for someone with:
• Proven experience delivering heritage-led capital projects through RIBA Stages 3–7
• Experience of projects funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland or similar public funders
• Knowledge of Scottish Building Standards, including Building Warrant and Completion Certificate processes
• Experience working with community-led or third sector organisations
• Strong communication, programme and budget management skills

The role
This is a part-time consultancy appointment of about 18 months, starting in December 2026. The total fee is capped at £35,000 excluding VAT.

How to apply
Please download the full brief below for details of what to include in your tender response. Email your submission to aileen@dufftowncommunity.co.uk by 12 noon on Monday 30th November 2026.

Download full job brief (PDF) https://dufftowncommunity.co.uk/app/uploads/2026/11/Brief_for_Consultant_Project_Manager-1.pdf

Interpretation Consultant – Clock Tower Project

DDCA is looking for an experienced Interpretation Consultant to develop a Heritage Interpretation Strategy for the Clock Tower project. The strategy will bring the history, significance and stories of the Clock Tower and its surroundings to life. It will include proposals for outdoor interpretation boards and a mix of static and digital content that can be updated, so the interpretation stays current and community-led over time. The consultant will work with our Project Steering Group, local people and partners to make sure local stories and knowledge are part of the interpretation. They will also work closely with our Community Development Officer and Project Manager. The strategy will form a key part of our Delivery Application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, due in May 2027.

• We’re looking for someone with:
• Experience producing Heritage Interpretation Strategies for capital heritage projects
• A strong understanding of National Lottery Heritage Fund guidance and Investment Principles
• The ability to design inclusive, accessible interpretation that puts audiences first
• Experience of both physical and digital interpretation
• Strong community engagement and co-production skills
• The ability to produce high-quality, funder-ready documents to tight deadlines

The role:
This commission covers the Development Phase of the project, with all final plans to be completed by 19 April 2027. The maximum budget is £10,000 including VAT, and travel and site visit expenses must be included in your fee proposal. We expect the role to continue into the Delivery Phase, subject to a successful funding application.

How to apply
Please download the full brief below for details of what to include in your proposal. Email your submission to aileen@dufftowncommunity.co.uk by 30th November 2026 at 12noon

Download the full brief (PDF) https://dufftowncommunity.co.uk/app/uploads/2026/11/Brief_for_Interpretation_Consultant-1.pdf

Heritage Consultant- Clock Tower Project

DDCA is looking for an experienced Heritage Activity Consultant to develop the Heritage Activity Plan for our Clock Tower project. The plan will set out how we widen access to the Clock Tower’s heritage and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved. That includes volunteering, skills sharing and training, intergenerational learning and community-led activity. The consultant will work closely with our Trustees, Steering Group, local community and partners, and with our Community Development Officer and Project Manager. The plan will form a key part of our Delivery Application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, due in May 2027.

• We’re looking for someone with:
• Significant experience producing Heritage Activity Plans for heritage-led capital projects
• A strong understanding of National Lottery Heritage Fund guidance and expectations
• Experience of community engagement and co-production
• The ability to work well with community organisations, stakeholders and professional teams
• Excellent writing and project planning skills
• Experience of producing high-quality documents to funding deadlines

The role
This brief is for the Development Phase of the project, with all final plans to be completed by 19 April 2027. The maximum budget is £5,000 including VAT, and travel and site visit expenses must be included in your fee proposal. There will be a further opportunity in the Delivery Phase of the project.

How to apply:
Please download the full brief for details of what to include in your proposal. Email your submission to aileen@dufftowncommunity.co.uk by 12 noon on the 30th November 2026.

Download full brief here (PDF) https://dufftowncommunity.co.uk/app/uploads/2026/11/Brief_for_Heritage_Consultant.pdf