Activity and Interpretation Planner Opportunity

Activity and Interpretation Planner Opportunity

Ely Cathedral is seeking an experienced Activity and Interpretation Planning Consultant for an exciting project made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Through Cracks and Colour.

This inspiring initiative will conserve the Cathedral’s historic clerestory windows—conserving their beauty while sharing their stories with new and diverse audiences.

We are looking for a highly skilled consultant with experience of developing Activity Plans and Interpretation Plans for Heritage Fund funded projects, and a strong understanding of audience engagement, and a passion for historic buildings, cultural heritage and interpretation.

Key Details

There is an indicative budget for this work of £20,000 including expenses, but excluding VAT, for the Development Phase.

We would expect the successful bidder to work with us in the Delivery Phase as well, subject to a successful Delivery Phase application and a satisfactory consultancy performance review at the end of the Development Phase. 

A further budget of £10,000 including expenses, but excluding VAT, is allocated for the Delivery Phase.

Application Deadline

12 October 2026 (5pm)

Be part of protecting one of the wonders of the medieval world and help bring the rich heritage of stained glass to life for new and diverse audiences.

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