Jo Bartle  

Jo Bartle is Deputy Regional Partner at Purcell, with over 20 years' experience leading complex heritage, regeneration and placemaking projects across the UK. Working with local authorities, cultural organisations, universities, charities and private clients, she helps deliver ambitious projects that create lasting social, economic and cultural value.

Jo has led projects ranging from major cultural regeneration programmes to the adaptation and reuse of nationally significant heritage assets within some of the country’s most important historic estates. She is experienced in guiding clients through complex challenges, balancing conservation, development, stakeholder aspirations, funding opportunities and risk management to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.

Passionate about the relationship between people, place and the built environment, Jo works closely with clients, communities and multidisciplinary teams to transform strategic ambitions into practical, deliverable projects. Her collaborative approach focuses on building consensus, establishing trusted relationships and bringing people together around a shared vision.

Jo has a particular interest in supporting public sector and cultural organisations, helping them realise projects that enhance historic environments, strengthen communities and unlock long-term value while respecting the significance and character of the places they serve.