Advertised from 7 August 2025

Role

The Unicorn Preservation Society is seeking a Project Manager to lead Project Safe Haven, our ambitious £1 million conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock and create a purpose-built visitor centre.

Reporting to senior management, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of this transformative project. Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive project management systems using Microsoft Project, managing budgets and financial reporting, overseeing the technical and logistical aspects of the ship's relocation, acting as liaison with funding bodies and coordinating with contractors, stakeholders, and external partners. You will also represent UPS at national and regional meetings while ensuring seamless integration with the organisation's broader objectives.

This role requires a degree-level qualification or equivalent with advanced project management certification (Prince2, PMP), extensive experience leading complex multi-stakeholder projects (minimum 3 years), exceptional communication and leadership skills, strong financial management capabilities, and proven proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365. Experience in maritime heritage, museum sector, or public sector project management is desirable.

As HMS Unicorn undergoes this pivotal transformation in her 200-year history, this is an exceptional opportunity to join our team during a critical moment, helping to preserve this irreplaceable maritime treasure while delivering a world-class heritage experience for future generations.

This is a full-time position (£43,000 per annum) on a 1-year contract with potential extension, offering 34 days annual leave. The role is remote/hybrid with at least 4 days per month required in Dundee, plus occasional travel elsewhere in Scotland and the UK.

Application notes

Application deadline: Monday 25th August at 17:00

Interview date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025

To apply, please email a CV along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@hmsunicorn.org.uk

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