The Lockerbie Memorial Church Museum and the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Legacy Foundation charities (LMCM/PA103LL) are seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Development Manager to lead and oversee the rehabilitation and development of the former Dryfesdale church building and Sessions House into the Lockerbie Memorial Church Museum.
This museum project will be developed, with the utmost sensitivity and a commitment to social responsibility, to educate visitors about Lockerbie’s rich heritage and history spanning over 6,000 years; to memorialise and educate about the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history, which occurred in Lockerbie; to serve as a self-sustaining reverential place of pilgrimage and commemorative community event space welcoming to both locals and visitors.
Acting as the lead and main point of contact for the museum project, the LMCM Project Development Manager will be central to the project’s success and will prepare and execute four plans for:
Phase 1. Restoration and maintenance of the buildings.
Phase 2. Remodelling of the church building into a historical heritage museum, memorial educational centre, and community space.
Phase 3. Fitting out of all spaces and exhibition designs for the new museum and office/shop space in the street front building.
Phase 4. Create a feasibility plan for the long-term economic viability and sustainability of the project.
The Project Development Manager will report directly to the LMCM/PA103LL CEO, Victoria Cummock, and will coordinate with the UK Lockerbie Director (UKLD) on various parts of the project and work collaboratively with the UK Community Engagement and Development Manager (UKCEDM) to identify funding opportunities, as assigned by the CEO.
The Project Development Manager will also work with other LMCM/PA103LL team members and stakeholders as needed to realise the vision of transforming the historic and iconic Dryfesdale church building into the Lockerbie Memorial Church Museum.
The role will focus on structuring project sequencing, procurement, co-ordinating contracts, and budget management. The Project Development Manager will also deliver on key outputs such as a business plan for the development of, future operation, and management of the museum.
The role requires someone with emotional intelligence, who is highly organised with excellent attention to detail, is skilled in project management and development, understands risk management and mitigation, has experience in budget and financial management, and can work strategically and operationally. Knowledge of grant funding and experience of heritage, cultural or community-led tourism projects would be beneficial. Familiarity with Scottish Local Authority planning and building regulations would also be highly desirable.
Full details of the job role and person specification can be found at https://manage.pa103ll.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/20250808_lmcm-pdm_job-description.pdf
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV and covering letter detailing your interest and suitability and what attracts you to the role to Sharon Glendinning (acting on behalf of LMCM/PA103LL) at sglendinning15@btinternet.com by 12 noon on Monday 25 August 2025.
For any questions, or if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we would encourage you to get in touch by contacting the email above.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Applicants must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK.
INTERVIEWS
It is planned to hold interviews in Lockerbie during the first two weeks of September 2025.
