Light and Space Financial Controller at Great Malvern Priory

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Great Malvern Priory seeking an experienced Financial Controller to coordinate and lead the financial and budgetary management of the Development phase of Project Light and Space, working closely with the Light and Space Steering Committee.

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Malvern

Job description:

Great Malvern Priory seeking an experienced Financial Controller to coordinate and lead the financial and budgetary management of the Development phase of Project Light and Space, working closely with the Light and Space Steering Committee. The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the finances of Project Light and Space within the overall context of all the Priory’s operations, and will coordinate all the financial aspects required for a submission of a successful Delivery phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Parochial Church Council of Great Malvern Priory Church (PCC) (the Client) wishes to establish a project team which is in place throughout the life cycle of the Project Light and Space. This post will be instrumental in both the Development and Delivery phases; this appointment is initially for the Development phase with an option to later extend to the Delivery phase, subject to funding, acceptable performance and adherence to procurement procedures.

The Development phase runs to October 2027, with the Delivery bid then submitted.

The c.£12m Project Light and Space will be transformational for Great Malvern Priory and its internationally important heritage, enabling more people to experience, share and learn about its historic environment and importance and making a fundamental difference to the Priory’s long-term sustainability.

The Project is made possible with grant support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery Players Great Malvern Priory has been awarded a grant to develop the conservation of its unique medieval English stained glass and surrounding stonework, repair towers and roofs, relocate internal facilities to a new-build extension and create interpretation and hospitality space, improve accessibility, introduce new level floors with underfloor heating and improve the biodiversity of the churchyard. In addition, an exciting programme of engagement will engage existing and priority audiences in a range of innovative interpretation and activity to celebrate the amazing heritage of the Priory.

The PCC is inviting either individual job applications or tenders from appropriately qualified, experienced and resourced consultants to fulfil the role of Financial Controller (FC) for our Project Light and Space (“the Project”) at Great Malvern Priory, Church Street Malvern, WR14 2AY.

The requirement of the Financial Controller for the 20 month Development phase is for an average of 0.4 FTE per week on a flexible basis as the project requires. Assuming a successful Delivery grant application to the Heritage Fund, it is the intention that the FC should continue through the full Delivery phase, nominal input of 0.8 FTE, subject to satisfactory performance and the Project continuing forward.

Job applications or tenders should be no more than 2 sides of A4 plus CV and 10mb when emailed to pdp@greatmalvernpriory.org.uk

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Closing date:

2nd February, 2026 at 17:00

Shortlisting:

6th February, 2026

Interviews held week commencing:

16th February, 2026