This is Us Project Manager

This is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories.

This is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories seeks to reshape and redefine how Manchester’s public realm reflects its rich and diverse history. Building on insights from extensive public consultations, the project will amplify underrepresented voices and confront complex legacies, including those tied to migration, the transatlantic slave trade and industrial exploitation.

By fostering collaboration among community groups, academic institutions, cultural partners and local authorities, the initiative will create an inclusive digital platform for storytelling and dialogue.  

Through digital innovation and community-driven activities, the project will celebrate overlooked stories, support learning, and ensure accessibility for all. The project will empower communities to actively engage with their heritage, fostering pride and a shared sense of belonging. Ultimately, it aspires to transform public spaces into more accurate and inspiring reflections of Manchester’s diversity, making a lasting contribution to cultural equity and inclusivity. 

We are seeking a highly motivated project manager to lead the ‘This is Us’ project, ensuring it meets its objectives within scope, time, and budget. You will coordinate stakeholders, volunteers, artists, and community groups, oversee programming, manage budgets, and support the engagement of diverse audiences, with a strong focus on inclusion, representation, and the sensitive navigation of complex histories and legacies. 

How to apply:

The deadline for applications is Monday 14th July 2025. 5.00 pm.  

Please complete the application form HERE. This will include uploading your CV.

See HERE for the job description and person specification.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our organisation and sector. This includes (but is not limited to) people from Black, Asian and other Global Majority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We recognise the value of different perspectives and experiences in enriching our work and welcome applicants who can bring new ideas and insights to our team.

 Questions: 

• Why you are suitable for the role with the job spec in mind?
• What you could bring to the project? Any relevant experience.
• Why you are passionate about this project?

Please ensure you provide two relevant referees. We will only contact referees post-interview with your permission.

Next steps:

We will only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for interview. Regrettably we are unable to give feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews will take place week commencing 21st July 2025.

The start date for this role will be agreed with the successful candidate. 

Pre-Conversation 

If you have questions, access needs, or would like to discuss the role further before applying, please contact karen@manchesterhistories.co.uk with the subject line “This is Us Query.”