Freelance Project Manager or Company

Title: Freelance Project Manager or Company
Location: East Lancashire
Job Type: 14 -month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 21 per week
Pay: £25/hour

About Oswaldtwistle Mill

Oswaldtwistle Mills Home & Lifestyle Centre is a multi-award-winning shopping destination set in lovely grounds, offering a unique blend of retail therapy and leisure, with a large outdoor picnic area and a free, well-stocked wildfowl reserve. The former weaving mill has over 100 retailers showcasing famous name brands and several eateries. The Heritage Centre is housed within the mill, and thanks to funding through a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, visitors will be able to engage with their heritage and the stories of survival of the mill.

Full Freelance description

We are seeking a part-time freelance project manager or company for the Oswaldtwistle Mills project, preserving the heritage of Moscow Mill and its community, and making repairs and adjustments so the Heritage Centre can re-open and be accessible to everyone. This role will be critical in building and maintaining volunteer and stakeholder relationships. The role holder will work closely with Oswaldtwistle Mills, local schools, stakeholders, volunteers, the local council and the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone currently working in a project support or administration role and looking to take the next step towards a career in project management.

In this role, you’ll provide project planning, coordination and delivery support. Additionally, you’ll contribute updates for internal project management processes and meet external reporting requirements.

Working with the local primary schools, you’ll co-create a new education program that can be rolled out to other schools. You’ll also work to identify barriers to engaging with ‘The Heritage Centre’ and inspire local audiences to connect with the heritage space.

Your responsibilities will include supporting and contributing to the delivery phase of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) application. You’ll manage the recruitment, relationships, and workloads of a small team of volunteers while supporting heritage training to widen pathways into heritage careers.

You will organise and facilitate meetings with the steering group, schools and the organisation.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Support the Organisation in the planning, coordination and delivery of the re-opening of the Heritage Centre.
• Management of programme and project documentation (e.g. reports, schedules).
• Manage coordination and communication activities with external and internal stakeholders.
• Provide the first point of contact internally and externally, ensuring effective coordination and sharing of information.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking a candidate or company that thrives in a collaborative working environment with the drive and ambition to make a positive impact on our local community.

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• A clear passion for stakeholder and community engagement.
• A demonstrable interest in local heritage.
• Proven project coordination, organisational and administrative experience.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work with minimal supervision under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to clearly present to broad audiences, from youth and community groups to stakeholders.
• Good team-worker.
• Experience in volunteer management.
• Experience working with charities.
• Flexible approach to changing priorities and requirements.

About Oswaldtwistle Mill

The package: We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams, too.

• Perks at work, such as shopping discount codes

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking with EV points
• Heritage training

This is a freelance role working 21 hours a week on a fixed-term contract of 14 months.

 How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides by Tuesday 18^th August 2026 to Wendy Murphy, Engagement Manager at wendy@amazingaccrington.co.uk

The statement must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification set out in the job description.

‘The Heritage Centre is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to offer this new, dedicated project role.