Heritage Projects Officer – Heritage at Risk Northern Ireland: Ulster Architectural Heritage and the Department for Communities 

This post is designed to develop opportunities created by a partnership agreement between the Ulster Architectural Heritage (UAH) and the Department for Communities, (DFC) Historic Environment Division (HED). The post holder will lead the Heritage at Risk Northern Ireland (HARNI) project.

Applicants should possess at minimum an honours degree in architecture, planning, or building surveying or associated discipline. A knowledge of Ulster’s architectural heritage, together with a familiarity with legislation, policy and practice relating to historic monuments, buildings and conservation areas. Experience of surveying built heritage will be essential. Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills and must possess a high level of competence in IT applications and be able to work on their own initiative. Please refer to the full job description for more information, prior to completing the application.

Ulster Architectural Heritage acknowledges with thanks funding and partnership from the Department for Communities, Historic Environment Division in support of this appointment.

About Ulster Architectural Heritage:
UAH is the lead independent voice for the promotion of built heritage, its protection, conservation and regeneration in Northern Ireland, and across the nine counties of Ulster. We work to defend Northern Ireland’s historic buildings and promote appreciation, preservation and conservation of these precious historic assets.

About Department for Communities, Historic Environment Division:
HED within the Department for Communities is the Government lead on the historic environment of Northern Ireland. It provides an expert advisory service, it gives constructive advice to district councils, owners and the public and it champions historic places helping people to understand, value and care for them, now and for the future. The Division’s Aim is ‘Helping communities to enjoy and realise the value of our historic environment’.

About the Heritage at Risk Project:
The HARNI project, its register and the statistics and data it generates, act as a ‘real time’ indicator, both for the condition of individual assets and the identification of trends in the condition of the broad historic environment. It provides an important indication of how the condition of the historic environment relates to geographical areas, ownership and type, allowing us to identify opportunities, pressures and threats. Trends identified by the HARNI register can help to direct individuals, groups, funders, and central and local government to target re-use, regeneration and repair works towards heritage need. It also serves to inform wider heritage policy and identify issues affecting heritage, which need to be addressed and prioritised.

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Application deadline: 8 February at 5pm

If you require any further information, please contact:
Ulster Architectural Heritage, Old Museum Building, 7 College Square North, Belfast,
BT1 6AR. T: 028 9055 0213 E: info@uahs.org.uk

Visitor Services Assistant (x2): Strata Florida

Title: Strata Florida Trust Visitor Services Assistant – 2/3 days per week including weekends
Salary: £25,000 pro rata
Location: This role will be based in the visitor centre, Strata Florida Abbey.
Length of Contract: A seasonal fixed term 7.5 month role from Mid-March to the start of November.
Hours: Part-time 15 -30 hours per week to be agreed with the successful candidates. (The site will be open 7 days per week, with the role split between three individuals. For this role we are particularly looking for someone who is interested in regularly working weekend shifts).
Reports to: Strata Florida Trust Director (Carys Aldous-Hughes)

The Strata Florida Trust is looking for two enthusiastic individuals to join their team to ensure a warm and informative welcome to Strata Florida. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the site of a 12th Century Cistercian Abbey.

The Strata Florida Trust (SFT) is a charitable company whose objectives are to preserve the historical and architectural heritage of the Mynachlog Fawr Farm buildings at Strata Florida and advance the education of the public about Strata Florida and its surrounding landscape and heritage. From 2025, the Trust will be working in partnership with Cadw to welcome visitors to Strata Florida.

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Application deadline: 23rd February

Visitor Services Assistant (x2): Strata Florida

Title: Strata Florida Trust Visitor Services Assistant – summer position
Salary: £25,000 pro rata
Location: This role will be based in the visitor centre, Strata Florida Abbey. Length of Contract: A seasonal fixed term 6 week role from the end of July until the start of September.
Hours: Part-time 15 – 22.5 hours per week to be agreed with the successful candidates. (The site will be open 7 days per week, with the role split between three individuals. For this role we are particularly looking for someone who will cover the summer period alongside other members of staff).
Reports to: Strata Florida Trust Director (Carys Aldous-Hughes)

The Strata Florida Trust is looking for two enthusiastic individuals to join their team to ensure a warm and informative welcome to Strata Florida. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the site of a 12th Century Cistercian Abbey. The Strata Florida Trust (SFT) is a charitable company whose objectives are to preserve the historical and architectural heritage of the Mynachlog Fawr Farm buildings at Strata Florida and advance the education of the public about Strata Florida and its surrounding landscape and heritage. From 2025, the Trust will be working in partnership with Cadw to welcome visitors to Strata Florida.

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Application deadline: 16th February

Archaeology Field School 2026 Site Supervisor (residential): Strata Florida

Job Title: Site Supervisor (residential)
Duration: Sunday 14th June to Monday 15th July 2026 (with option for being involved on Sunday day trips where needed)
Working Week: Tuesday to Saturday (and Monday evening induction) Responsible to: Dawn Haida (Camp site lead), Quentin Drew (Excavation Director) and Carys Aldous-Hughes (SFT Director)
Responsible for: Participants
Salary: £125 per day, food and accommodation included (Self-employed basis)

Strata Florida are looking to recruit a Site Supervisor for their archaeology field school.

The Site Supervisor will be required to carry out training of participants in the excavation and recording of features to the required standard, supporting the Excavation Director and SFT Director in the smooth delivery of the excavation. The successful candidate will stay residentially and will support participants at the Pantyfedwen Hall.

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Application deadline: 16th March 

Beverley Minster Destinations Project Outreach, Access and Inclusion Officer:  Beverley Minster

Beverley Minster are looking to recruit a Outreach, Access and Inclusion Officer.

Beverley Minster is part of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Cathedral-sized and the largest parish church in England, it is the civic church of the East Riding of Yorkshire and a venue for major civic services, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other special events.

The Minster is one of the finest Gothic structures in Europe, built mainly between the 13th and 15th centuries, and welcomes approximately 70,000 visitors each year. At present, relatively few visitors come from schools, further education colleges or those with access needs.

The origins of the Minster date back nearly 1,300 years to St John of Beverley, whose shrine made Beverley a major centre of pilgrimage from the eighth century onwards. The theme of pilgrimage, and its contemporary relevance, lies at the heart of the National Lottery Heritage Fund–supported ‘Destinations’ project, which builds on the success of ‘Beverley Minster – a place of sanctuary since 937AD’ (completed in 2021).

Within the context of Beverley Minster’s role as the civic church of the East Riding of Yorkshire, we are seeking to appoint an Outreach, Access and Inclusion Officer to deliver a programme of engagement and learning activity for the ‘Destinations’ project.

The role focuses on improving access to the Minster’s heritage for audiences who are currently under-served or not reached, including children and young people, schools and colleges, families, community groups and those who face barriers to visiting the Minster building.

The postholder will lead on developing a strategic approach to learning, outreach and inclusion, helping to ensure this activity can be sustained beyond the life of the project. They will contribute directly to the specification of learning and engagement activity for the Delivery Phase Activity Plan.

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Application deadline: 12 noon 23rd January

Invitation to Tender – Fundraising Consultant: Arkwright Society

The Arkwright Society at Cromford Mills wishes to appoint a Fundraising Consultant to support the Development Phase of the redevelopment of Building 1 and associated buildings and public realm, alongside a dynamic activity programme at Cromford Mills. This critical appointment will support the preparation of a Delivery Phase application to the Heritage Fund and the securing of significant match funding.

The Arkwright Society is seeking an experienced and strategic Fundraising Consultant to support this transformational heritage project at Cromford Mills, a Grade I listed site and a key part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Supported by the Heritage Fund and other partners, the project will bring historic mill buildings currently on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register back into sustainable use, creating vibrant spaces for visitors, events, learning, and commercial tenancies, while enhancing public access and engagement. The project includes a strong public engagement and activity programme, with skills and learning opportunities during the Development Phase and into Delivery, including heritage skills work placements, CPD training during construction, and adult re-skilling opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and business.

The Fundraising Consultant will play a key role in securing approximately £1.2 million in match funding by May 2027 to enable submission of a robust Delivery Phase application to the Heritage Fund. Working closely with the CEO and project team, the consultant will provide strategic fundraising leadership, identify and pursue appropriate funding opportunities, and support the development of high-quality funding applications for both capital and non-capital elements of the project

For a full brief and application details, please follow the link https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/about/jobs/

Tender submission deadline: Monday 26th January 2026 at 10am

Tender assessment / interviews: Weeks of 26th and 2nd February 2026

If you would like an informal conversation or to visit the site, please contact Éilis Scott, CEO of The Arkwright Society at escott@arkwrightsociety.org.uk.

If required, site visits will take place upon appointment on week of 12th January 2026

Heritage Trainee (Scotland): Heritage Network

Full time, 12-month contract
Salary: £26,228 per annum

Heritage Network are excited to be recruiting for a new Heritage Trainee (Scotland) for a 12-month traineeship position.

This is  a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to start their career in heritage (such as a college or apprenticeship leaver, recent graduate or returner to work) to gain valuable experience in the community heritage sector.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Heritage Network activity in Scotland and will be line managed by the Development and Outreach Manager/Officer for Scotland. This role is particularly suitable for someone with a keen interest in outreach, communities and buildings.

We encourage applications from those who are located in Scotland, who will undertake this post as their sole employment, and who have a demonstrable interest in built heritage (through personal interest, volunteering, work or study). 

Please note, this position is intended to be a starting point for those wishing to enter the heritage and community driven regeneration sectors and those with an established career in heritage will not be considered.

Recruitment pack (the link to the relevant online application form is included in the recruitment pack for this role):

PDF version Heritage Trainee (Scotland) Recruitment Pack 2026

Word version Heritage Trainee (Scotland) Recruitment Pack 2026

Application deadline: 12 noon on 9th February 2026

Heritage Trainee (UK): Heritage Network

Full time, 12-month contract
Salary: £26,228 per annum

Heritage Network are excited to be recruiting for a new Heritage Trainee (UK) for a 12-month traineeship position.

This is  a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to start their career in heritage (such as a college or apprenticeship leaver, recent graduate or returner to work) to gain valuable experience in the community heritage sector.

The post-holder will be particularly responsible for assisting with the organising of UK-focused events, overseeing the Network’s Youth Forum and Digital Heroes initiatives with other trainees and producing case studies. The successful candidate will be line managed by the UK Operations Manager and is particularly suitable for someone who is interested in project and events management and working with 18-30 year olds.

We encourage applications from those who are located in the UK, who will undertake this post as their sole employment, and who have a demonstrable interest in built heritage (through personal interest, volunteering, work or study).

Please note, this position is intended to be a starting point for those wishing to enter the heritage and community driven regeneration sectors and those with an established career in heritage will not be considered.

Recruitment pack (the link to the relevant online application form is included in the recruitment pack for this role):

PDF version UK Heritage Trainee Recruitment Pack 2026

Word version UK Heritage Trainee Recruitment Pack 2026

Application deadline: 12 noon on 2nd February 2026

Heritage Trainee (England): Heritage Network

Full time, 12-month contract
Salary: £26,228 per annum

Heritage Network are excited to be recruiting for a new Heritage Trainee (England) for a 12-month traineeship position.

This is  a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to start their career in heritage (such as a college or apprenticeship leaver, recent graduate or returner to work) to gain valuable experience in the community heritage sector.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Heritage Network activity in England and will be line managed by the Development and Outreach Officer for England. This role is particularly suitable for someone with a keen interest in outreach, communities and buildings.

We encourage applications from those who are located in England, who will undertake this post as their sole employment, and who have a demonstrable interest in built heritage (through personal interest, volunteering, work or study).

Please note, this position is intended to be a starting point for those wishing to enter the heritage and community driven regeneration sectors and those with an established career in heritage will not be considered.

Recruitment pack (the link to the relevant online application form is included in the recruitment pack for this role):

PDF version Heritage Trainee England Recruitment Pack 2026

Word version Heritage Trainee England Recruitment Pack 2026

Application deadline: 12 noon on 26th January 2026

Trustees: Friends of Carlisle Victorian and Turkish Baths

The Friends of Carlisle Victorian and Turkish Baths are looking to recruit new trustees to our board who a want to play an active hands-on part in the operation and activities of the CIO, and write the next chapter of the story of this heritage asset, bringing it back into public use as a centre for health and wellbeing.

They are particularly keen to receive applications for those interested in the role of trustee treasurer.

They are proudly part of the UK’s heritage, as one of only 13 original Turkish Baths still in working order, and consider securing the future use of these historic buildings as essential for the benefit of Carlisle’s residents, communities and tourism industry.

They believe their board would benefit from accounting and finance, and legal expertise. However, they are keen to hear from candidates who have other skills which they feel would bring great benefit to the Friends. They welcome applicants from all communities from a range of backgrounds and skills.

• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:
  A passionate interest in seeing the Carlisle Victorian and Turkish Baths successfully reopen
• An awareness of the challenges facing the leisure and heritage industry
• An ability to share their experience and expertise whilst working within a diverse team

Download the information pack to find out more and for details on how to apply. 

Volunteer Researchers: Boston Preservation Trust

Boston Preservation Trust are looking for people to join their research group to help uncover the fascinating history of one of Boston’s most iconic buildings – from its construction to the present day.

Explore themes like trade, craftsmanship, servants’ lives and local connections. No experience needed – just curiosity and a love of heritage. Your research will help to shape future exhibitions, events and story telling at Fydell House.

When and where?
Boston Library from 11am – 1pm
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from the 11th November.

Interested? Email fydell@rootedarts.org.uk

Volunteers: Middleton Hall

Secure your place in history!  Middleton Hall are looking for volunteers to join their team.

The Hall, gardens and grounds have been lovingly restored by their team of dedicated volunteers since 1980. They are always keen to welcome new enthusiastic people to help take care of their unique historic house and gardens and help open its doors to more visitors.

Join their friendly volunteer team and share your existing experience and skills or learn new skills while you work in a beautiful setting. Want to volunteer at a heritage and horticultural site in the Midlands, then look no further! They offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities – gardening, tea room, visitor experience, events, living history reenactment, bookshop and so much more !

To find out how you can make a difference and join the team, visit their website https://www.middleton-hall.co.uk/volunteer or
contact enquiries@middleton-hall.co.uk

Assorted Volunteers: Ramsgate Historic Quarter Scheme

The Ramsgate Historic Quarter Scheme are looking for a range of volunteers to join their team.

They’re looking for volunteers to help with Captain Abbott’s Garden, with their traditional lighting scheme, for their heritage building skills workshops and to raise money for a permanent school.

They need a historical researcher to find out more about the sea captains who lived in the area as well as their international trading partners and for their campaign to trace the lost architectural treasures of Ramsgate.

And finally, a tech creative to run their digital design, social media and website.

To apply contact info@ramsgatehistoricquarter.org

Treasurer – Gracemount Mansion Development Trust

Gracemount Mansion are at an exciting stage in their project and need an enthusiastic Treasurer to come on board.    

They are looking for someone who has either previously held a Treasurer role or who has a background in Finance and would like the opportunity to take on a Treasurer role, by way of a Trustee position on the Board. 

You’ll be joining a Board of many talents. All the Trustees have a passion to drive forward the Gracemount Mansion project which is at the first phases of the redevelopment programme.  This will see the repair and redevelopment of Gracemount Mansion House, a B listed building, to its former glory for the benefit of the community. 

 Trustee commitment 

The commitment of our Trustees is that we ask you to attend our formal quarterly Trustee meetings (often held in the evening), an AGM and a max of two strategy workshops a year.  Some of our other Trustees chair sub-committees e.g. Property and Planning; Finance and Funding etc. 

Treasurer commitment 

We would ask the Treasurer to chair the finance and funding committee, held at a time that is convenient for you. 

Other requirements would see you being a signatory on the bank account, presenting the financials at our AGM, and if you really want to get totally involved helping oversee the monthly booking process and other key financial matters e.g. liaising on VAT matters, donation and gift aid tracking etc 

To find out more about Gracemount Mansion and the role visit their website: https://gracemountmansion.com/vacancies

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Volunteer Tour Guides: Sir John Moore Foundation

1. Opening the museum for visitors on Sunday afternoons
2. Maintain effective records and carry out relevant administrative tasks.
3. Keeping the museum clean and tidy, ready for the following week.

1. Good communication and organisation skills
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. Interest in the heritage and history of Appleby Magna, Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Moore, or education.

Volunteers: Norwegian Church Arts Centre

The Norwegian Church Arts Centre is currently seeking to appoint volunteers for a variety of roles to contribute towards the success of the Norwegian Church Heritage Research and Outreach project. The roles we are currently seeking volunteers for are…
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Gallery Welcome Hosts: The Gallery Welcome Hosts will play a crucial part in promoting the history of the church and the heritage work being carried out by the team at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, particularly when their semi-permanent exhibition is on show in the Dahl-Oriel Gallery, or they have internally organised exhibitions. The Gallery Welcome Hosts will be situated in the gallery to help and answer visitors’ questions, invigilate exhibitions, and track visitor numbers. They will also contribute to the registration of guests and speakers at conferences and heritage-related events.

Educational Facilitators: Volunteers in this role will help organise the church’s educational, craft, and community engagement activities.

Research Assistants: The Research Assistants will help the Historian and Outreach Officer in researching and producing information focused on the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in the United Kingdom. They will also help maintain the project’s digital Open Science Framework site. The Research Assistants can be based remotely, checking in with the Historian and Outreach Officer when required.

Newsletter Sub Editors: The Newsletter Sub Editors will contribute to the development and editing of a new newsletter – ‘Friends of the Norwegian Church’. The publication will include information about the Art Centre’s heritage work, community events, and updates about other activities at the Norwegian Church. They will report to the Editor of the newsletter, the Historian and Outreach Officer.
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These voluntary roles provide excellent opportunities to gain experience working in a thriving cultural venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay. If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact thomas@norwegianchurchcardiff.com with any queries you may have or to register your interest.

Trustee: Middleton Hall and Gardens

Middleton Hall is a grade 2*listed building and Garden situated in North Warwickshire, run by a board of Trustees and a large team of volunteers and full-time staff.

They are looking to add to their board of Trustees and are seeking individuals with experience of any of the following areas:

• The role of Treasurer
• Organisational development,
• Fundraising in third sector organisations,
• Grounds and garden development,
• Conservation and land management
• Qualified chartered accountant / financial qualifications and experience
• Human resource systems,
• Strategic management in public sector organisations.

The Trustee will be part of a Board of experienced personnel managing the Middleton Hall Charitable Trust and reinforcing its effectiveness as a not-for-profit heritage site. Trustees will also be members of the Board Sub Committees which oversee the human resource processes, the finance position, strategic planning, and tenant’s issues.

Board meetings are approximately every two months, and are held in the evening with occasional addition sessions for strategic planning updates.

Potential Trustees are encouraged to work with them by attending Board meetings, for a maximum of three months, before a final decision is made as to the preferred long-term role with the organisation.

Contact pat.collins@middleton-hall.co.uk

Trustees: Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is recruiting to its board of trustees, including a Chair of the Board.  These appointments are critical to strengthen and develop the trust at an exciting time in its history. The Trust are moving forward as a newly accredited museum and embarking on an ambitious plan to develop the heritage site as a cultural destination of international significance. This will require the Trust to raise significant funds, support the maintenance and development of the farm buildings and collection and monitor and manage a major capital project.

The Chair provides leadership to the Board and Executive Team, harnessing and directing the Trustees’ efforts in support of the Ellisland’s wide-ranging conservation, learning and engagement activities. This is a crucial time for the Trust as they prepare for a significant capital redevelopment of the site of Ellisland Farm. The new Chair will help them to develop the Ellisland Farm’s future strategy, navigating the opportunities and challenges of the coming years and building upon our previous track record of success. They will be a strategic thinker, a creative communicator and have an unwavering commitment to the heritage of Robert Burns and his wife Jean Armour, in a spirit of equality, diversity and inclusion. A key focus for the Chair over the next five to eight years will be fundraising and the completion of the capital redevelopment and development of their new Business Plan for 2023 and beyond. They will also be recruiting for additional Trustees during the course of 2023 and the Chair will lead on this exciting chance to expand the skillset and representation at Board level.

• Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership and Advocacy
• Develop the strategic direction for the Trust in conjunction with the Trust’s senior officers and ensure the execution of the strategy by the Executive Team.
• Actively support an efficient and visible fundraising function at Board level, enabling Trustees to understand, support and contribute to fundraising to enable to the organisation to execute its ambitions.
• Set high level direction for and manage the performance of the Trust’s senior officers.
• Assist in and, where appropriate, lead the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust’s positioning and reputation management, representing the Trust at functions both internal and external, within Scotland and nationally throughout the UK.
• Engage with tourism and economic development appropriate to the international importance of Ellisland Farm.
• Oversee relations with funding bodies and key national bodies. Board Management and Governance.
• Lead the Board of Trustees, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their responsibilities for governance of the Trust, meeting legal and constitutional requirements.
• Chair general and extraordinary Board meetings, away days and sub-committee as appropriate.
• Work to ensure strengthening of Board membership and support the recruitment of new Board members in line with our skills audit and contribute to induction of new Trustees.
• Take principal responsibility for Corporate Governance ensuring that an appropriate organisational, process and control environment is established.
• Maintain a full understanding of the Trust’s operations and the sectors in which it operates together with the Trustees, oversee the Trust’s revenue funding agreements and outcomes associated with these.
• Appoint sub committees for specific areas of the Trust’s work, with the approval of the Board and delegate functions as necessary.

Staff

• Provide support to the Trust’s senior officers and review and monitor their performance and delivery on the Trust’s strategic objectives as set out in business plans.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience.
• Demonstrate active interest in the heritage of Robert Burns and Jean Armour and of the local area around Ellisland.
• Understand opportunities and challenges facing the UK cultural and tourism sectors and the social, cultural and financial context within which the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust operates.
• Preferably have experience of major capital redevelopment project
• Have experience in setting and reviewing strategic direction and achievement
• Commit to giving the time to prepare for and lead board meetings, and attend sub-committee meetings where appropriate
• Have a working knowledge of governance and management and understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trustees.
• Understand financial data, approval of annual accounts and maintenance of financial solvency, whether in commercial, public or not-for-profit sectors, and be able to monitor the financial performance of the Trust.
• Preferably have experience as a Board member of a charity or similar organisation.
• Be committed to the Trust’s vision, mission and values.
• Demonstrate good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Balance tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.
• Be strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Chair will be expected to:

• Champion the work of the Trust, helping to raise our profile at all levels.
• Ensure proper and effective governance of Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, guiding its strategic direction in line with their charitable purpose.
• Actively support the team in fundraising efforts, proudly searching and advocating for philanthropic and commercial support of the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust to existing and prospective funders.
• Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.
• Monitor the internal and external risks facing the Trust and ensure measures are in place to mitigate risk wherever possible.

More information can be found here.

To apply: Please e-mail a one-page expression of interest outlining your skills and past experience, why the experience outlined would benefit the Ellisland Trust, and why you want to join. Email to ellislandchair@gmail.com

Trustees: Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is recruiting to its board of trustees. These appointments are critical to strengthen and develop the trust at an exciting time in its history. The Trust are moving forward as a newly accredited museum and embarking on an ambitious plan to develop the heritage site as a cultural destination of international significance. This will require the Trust to raise significant funds, support the maintenance and development of the farm buildings and collection and monitor and manage a major capital project.

Trustees have an active role in managing and helping fundraise for the work of the Trust.

They will be expected to:

• Offer firm strategic direction to the organisation.
• Set overall policy.
• Define goals.
• Set targets.
• Evaluate performance against agreed targets to safeguard the good name, and values of the organisation.
• Ensure the financial stability and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Protect and manage the property of the trust.
• Ensure appropriate investment of the Trust’s funds.
• Appoint any officers and monitor their performance.
• In general comply with all trustee fiduciary duties under charity law.

They will also need to demonstrate:

• Preparedness to be involved directly in management supervision and
  fundraising for the Trust.
• Business acumen.
• A strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Board level experience of the private or public sector is also desirable.
• Knowledge of and passion for Dumfries and Galloway.

The trust is specifically looking for trustees with some of the following skills and experience:

• Fundraising
• Project management
• Business development
• Tourism and economic development
• Local and/or national government
• Accountancy
• Working with trusts and foundations
• Working with individual giving
• Cultural heritage
• Marketing and communications specific to the cultural sector
• Education and community development
• Charity governance
• Legal issues
• Human resources

More information can be found here.

To apply: Please e-mail a one-page expression of interest outlining your skills and past experience, why the experience outlined would benefit the Ellisland Trust, and why you want to join. Email to ellislandchair@gmail.com

Trustees: Wymering Manor Trust

Would you like to join the Wymering Manor Trust, which is planning the future of one of Portsmouth’s oldest houses?

Built by Catholics in 1581, its Elizabethan timber frame wraps round the great hall with its dramatic twisting staircases to the fine rooms and attics above, while the nineteenth century extensions offer several larger spaces. It’s listed Grade II*, and its atmospheric interiors and garden attract enthusiastic volunteers and many visitors on Open Days.

The trust’s aim is to restore, convert and build a sustainable future for the manor, for local people to enjoy as their ‘home from home’, as they manage the building to earn its keep by letting rooms for events, meetings, education and training, putting on plays, ghost hunting, socialising and new activities. Once restored, it will be a centre for the local community and a catalyst for regeneration of this deserving area of the city, offering help in wellbeing, tackling loneliness and isolation, developing personal skills and bringing the community together to shape its future.

They’re on track to raise the funds they need with the application to the final stage of lottery funding and matched fundraising. They have consultants’ plans for business development, financial feasibility, design options, audience development, catering and weddings and interpretation. Now key areas of focus for the trustees are developing their forward plans, strategy development and maintaining their financial viability.

To make their plans a reality, they are seeking new trustees and a secretary who recognise the contemporary role of heritage places, spaces and culture, valuing the contribution they make to sustaining people’s social wellbeing as well as their educational, environmental and economic development. They also recognise the importance of volunteering in their community. Together the trustees are shaping the key next stages of the manor’s future. They are particularly interested in applications from people with specific expertise or experience in the following fields:

*local engagement / networking
*event management
*legal advice
*surveying and property management
*health and safety
*commercial and small business development
*public relations and social media

Please apply via email to applications@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk. When they receive your application, they will send you further information.

They are also looking for volunteers to care for the house and garden and to lead tours. Apply to annmarie.ridgway@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk.

Volunteers: Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust

Are you looking for a new challenge and can give an hour or two of your time?

Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can make a contribution to to their continued work to preserve a unique and historic building, as well as providing a new amenity for the village and surrounding areas.

A wide range of opportunities are available – stewarding, supporting educational visits, fundraising, maintenance, planning and organising events, finance.

• No specific experience required
• Training offered
• Work as part of a team
• Meet new people
• Learn about and gain experience of the heritage sector

Interested? Email deliverymanager@tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org

Trustees: Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust

Do you have an interest in historic buildings and landscapes? Do you have a passion for the built and historic environment of Clackmannanshire? Would you like to contribute to help save some of the Wee County’s heritage? If the answer is YES, then Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust want to hear from you.

Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust is a charitable company established in 1988 to protect, maintain and improve historically important buildings and the landscape of Clackmannanshire. The main current project is the restoration of Sauchie Tower, a medieval Tower already in remarkable condition for its age, to a fully functional space. The Sauchie Tower project is in its infancy, but has a huge momentum behind it, and it is therefore an ideal time to get involved and play your part in its restoration.

The Trust would like to be more visible and connected to the communities of Clackmannanshire, highlighting the very special buildings and places of the county, and giving people a pride in their heritage, with the aim that they will support and take action to protect it. Part of this is through the development of a new website and have a social media presence.

The trust are seeking new Trustees to join their board on a voluntary basis and help drive their aims forward. There are four board meetings a year (held on a Friday morning) as well as occasional site meetings; Trustees are also expected to contribute to at least one Working Group. Meetings of the Working Groups are usually held online using Zoom.

They aspire to be an active and diverse board of Trustees and would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with skills and experience in:

• Digital Communications

• Marketing

• Fundraising and grant funding applications

• Administration

• Charity governance/Legal

The Trust welcomes applications from anyone with a strong connection to Clackmannanshire who wants to play an active role in protecting, conserving, and restoring its built heritage.

To apply, please send a covering letter and a brief CV telling us more about you. Please outline in your letter how your skills and experience will help the Trust to develop its work further and benefit the local community and its built heritage.

All applications/ and any questions you may have are to be submitted initially by email to: CHT Secretary at: chtrust@btinternet.com

Volunteer Treasurer: Runcorn Heritage Development Trust

Runcorn Heritage Development Trust needs passionate and dedicated people to help us grow and make real change in the historic environment of Runcorn.

We are looking for a volunteer treasurer to join Runcorn Heritage Development Trust.  This is a key position within the committee, enabling us to grow as a charity and support the valuable work of RHDT as well as adding value to the local community.

In particular, we’d like help with:

• Oversee preparation of budgets, accounts and financial statements, and present these to the committee
• Putting in controls and ensuring we are fully compliant
• Advice on all things financial and budgeting
• Monitor the finances of the group and discuss this with the committee
• Contribute to fundraising ideas and fundraising applications

What we are looking for:

• Treasury experience preferred but not essential
• Strong aptitude for numbers
• Excellent attention to detail, combined with strong organisational skills
• Efficient and thorough approach
• Interest in the heritage and history of Runcorn and wanting to make a different to its current buildings

For more information, or to apply, email runcornhdt@gmail.com

Volunteer Secretary: Runcorn Heritage Development Trust

Runcorn Heritage Development Trust needs passionate and dedicated people to help us grow and make real change in the historic environment of Runcorn.

We are looking for a volunteer secretary to join Runcorn Heritage Development Trust.  This is a key position within the committee, enabling us to grow as a charity and support the valuable work of RHDT as well as adding value to the local community.

In particular, we’d like help with:

1. Ensuring meetings are effectively arranged, organised and minuted
2. Maintain effective records and carry out the relevant administrative tasks.
3. Contribute to fundraising ideas and funding applications.

What we are looking for:

1. Good communication and organisation skills
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. Efficient and thorough approach
4. Interest in the heritage and history of Runcorn and wanting to make a different to its current buildings

For more information, or to apply, email runcornhdt@gmail.com