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Buildings and Facilities Manager 

Salary:            £35,000 per annum + benefits

Cromford Mills have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and hands-on professional to lead maintenance, safety, and overall facility management at this pivotal time. As part of their senior management team, you’ll help shape the future of Cromford Mills as they move into their next major regeneration phase.

This is a multifaceted, hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong operational oversight and practical repair and maintenance capabilities. Cromford Mills are looking for candidates with direct experience leading maintenance and facilities functions at comparable sites, alongside excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating and planning priority maintenance and repair work.
  • Taking a lead role in practical repair tasks (both in-house and with external contractors).
  • Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managing and supporting contracts with service providers and suppliers, ensuring effective site operations for both tenants and visitors.

The Arkwright Society is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

View the full job description

Closing date: 02/07/2025

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and personal statement (no more than two pages each) to Éilis Scott, CEO of The Arkwright Society   escott@arkwrightsociety.org.uk

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Éilis Scott on the above email

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Secretary: Historic Norfolk

Part-time 10-15 hours per week

£15 per hour

Location:  working from home. Full driving licence and transport required for site visits and meetings.

Historic Norfolk is seeking a part-time Secretary. As the only employee of the charity the post holder is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day administration and will be required to take on the role of Company Secretary. This is a varied and interesting role dealing with our portfolio of properties and working alongside an active Board of trustees. The successful applicant will have substantial previous experience in a similar role and must be self-motivated, organised and reliable.

View the full job description

Apply by sending a CV and Cover letter, demonstrating your suitability for the post to secretary@historicnorfolk.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 4pm on Friday 4th  July

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Project or (Small) Contracts Manager Somerset: Cliveden Conservation

Salary range: £40-£50k depending on experience.

Position: 39 hrs a week. Mon – Fri. 8 – 5pm

Location: Somerset

Hybrid working: Office, Site, Home

The Role

Cliveden Conservation are looking for a Project or Contracts Manager for their regional workshop in Somerset.

The role involves managing a portfolio of conservation projects, ranging in size from £5000 up to £1m+. You will be responsible for the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and sustainable workmanship.

View the full job description.

Closing date: 30/06/2025

To apply, please send an email with covering letter and CV to info@clivedenconservation.com

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Project Manager Taplow (Architectural Projects Team): Cliveden Conservation

Salary range: £40-£50k depending on experience.

Position: Full time (flexible working by agreement)

Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire. (there is also an office space in Cromford, Derbyshire and therefore applicants from the Midlands or further North may be interested in applying).

Hybrid working: Office, Site, Home

The Role

Cliveden Conservation are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join their Architectural Project Team.

The role involves the management of a portfolio of projects, supporting the estimating teams and finalising projects with treatment reports and reviews. As a Project Manager, you will oversee practical conservation to the highest standards and ensure works are delivered on time and to budget, ensuring excellent customer service. A good grasp of the commercial management, quantity surveying, pricing and estimating is preferred for these roles. Programming, procurement and quality control are also key elements of this position. Previous experience in the UK heritage/construction/conservation industry is essential,

You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK. Employees are expected to travel to UK sites & locations as directed.

View the full job description.

Closing date: 30/06/2025

To apply, please send an email with covering letter and CV to info@clivedenconservation.com

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Project Manager Taplow (Decorative Arts Team): Cliveden Conservation

Salary range: £40-£50k depending on experience.

Position: Full time (flexible working by agreement)

Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire (travel to sites across the UK)

Hybrid working: Office, Site, Home

The Role

Cliveden Conservation are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join their Decorative Arts Team.

The role involves the management of a portfolio of projects, supporting the estimating teams and finalising projects with treatment reports and reviews. As a Project Manager, you will oversee practical conservation to the highest standards and ensure works are delivered on time and to budget, ensuring excellent customer service. A good grasp of the commercial management, quantity surveying, pricing and estimating is preferred for these roles. Programming, procurement and quality control are also key elements of this position. Previous experience in the UK heritage/construction/conservation industry is essential,

You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK. Employees are expected to travel to UK sites & locations as directed.

View the full job description.

Closing date: 30/06/2025

To apply, please send an email with covering letter and CV to info@clivedenconservation.com

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Marketing & Communications Manager: Scottish Historic Buildings Trust 

Salary: From £32,000 pa
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Riddle’s Court, Edinburgh / Custom House, Leith with flexible home working and across SHBT properties

The Role

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a dynamic and innovative charity and building preservation trust with over 40 years’ experience saving derelict and redundant buildings across Scotland. The marketing and communications manager is pivotal in promoting our charitable mission, driving awareness, and supporting commercial activities such as weddings, events, and venue hire, which sustain our preservation work.

Reporting to the head of operations and working with the director of SHBT, internal stakeholders and SHBT Trustees, you will be responsible for overseeing all marketing and audience development for SHBT, developing and delivering a marketing strategy relevant for the Trust’s projects and property portfolio, and especially its commercial sales activity. This is an ideal role for a hands-on, self-starter marketer who thrives on creative work, is eager to take the lead in a new role, and is passionate about making a tangible impact in a mission-driven organisation.

View full responsibilities and person specification on the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust website.

Closing date: Monday 23rd June
Apply with CV and covering letter to: recruitment@shbt.org.uk

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Internship: SAVE Britain’s Heritage

Internship: Six months 1st September 2025 to 28 February 2026 OR 1st March 2026 to 31st August 2026. They are looking for one intern for each period.

Part-time: Four days a week, 32 hours a week

Location: Clerkenwell, central London with some flexible home working

Salary: £27, 008 pro rata plus pension contribution

Get hands-on and in-depth experience of the heritage sector and national campaigning for historic buildings with a part time paid internship at SAVE Britain’s Heritage.

This is a rare opportunity to take up a paid work experience role in the sector and it is for anyone who has not had a paid position in a heritage job before but who intends to seek a career in the sector. They welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic backgrounds and beliefs.

It is an exciting and busy time to join SAVE, in the middle of a range of special events and activities to mark their 50th year. Working with their Conservation Officer, you will gain experience of heritage advocacy, including commenting on planning applications and assisting in research and analysis for current campaigns. You will work with their Buildings at Risk Officer on their national buildings at risk register and you will also support their Editorial and Communications Manager and Creative Producer on their 50th Anniversary Programme, social media and publications and our Events Manager with their events.

Previous interns have gone on to jobs in Amenity Societies, heritage consultancy and building surveying.

Whether you have recently completed your studies or are looking to change careers, you will have a genuine enthusiasm for historic architecture as well as a general understanding of how the planning system can protect it.  With support from their small, friendly and collaborative team, you’ll work independently, take ownership of tasks and deliver to tight deadlines.  The work is varied, busy and requires flexibility. Communication, across all forms of media, is at the heart of what they do and you will need to be ready to pick up this skill quickly. You will either be a graduate in planning, architectural history, history, architecture, law or other related discipline or have gained professional experience in a sector outside the Historic Built Environment.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Liz Fuller, Buildings at Risk Officer, at: liz.fuller@savebritainsheritage.org.

To apply, please send (1) your CV and (2) a covering letter setting out why you would like this position with SAVE, how you qualify and which internship you are applying for (Sept 2025 – Feb 2026 or Mar 2026 – Sept 2026) to Leigh Stanford at: administrator@savebritainsheritage.org

Application deadline: Monday 7 July.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 10 July at their offices.

Freelance Project Delivery Coordinator: Sidney Nolan Trust

Tenders up to £20,000 ex VAT 

Contract: July 2025 – May 2026 

Location: North Herefordshire, near Presteigne LD8 2LL for appropriate site working to facilitate project management and delivery with some flexible remote working 

Summary: 

An opportunity enabled by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project support role as we work to develop a comprehensive 15-year masterplan for a vibrant and resilient future for our rural arts charity across two heritage sites in the beautiful landscape of the Welsh Marches. 

Role Description: 

They are looking for a Project Delivery Coordinator to provide project management, administration, and delivery support across all strands of the project activity. The role includes contractor liaison and management, working with the project team to plan, coordinate and deliver of pilot engagement activities and audience consultation, tracking key performance indicators including budget monitoring, and reporting to the project team and Heritage Fund. 

Candidates should have extensive project management and delivery experience including administration, reporting and public-facing engagement and consultation. You will be proactive and self-directed, a confident and effective communicator, and bring skills in budget management and marketing. 

For more information visit The Sidney Nolan Trust’s website: https://www.sidneynolantrust.org/work-with-us/

Closing: Thursday 12 June

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Project/Contract Managers: Cliveden Conservation

Due to the ongoing growth and development of the business, Cliveden Conservation is recruiting Project/Contract Managers for each of its three regions of East Anglia (based in Norfolk or Suffolk), South West (based in Somerset) and the South East (based at Head Office in Berkshire).

Each of these roles represents an excellent opportunity for an industry professional experienced in overseeing small to large-scale projects within the conservation and architectural heritage industry.

The person must be able to manage a portfolio of heritage projects, delivering quality work to the highest standards, and bring jobs in on time and within set budgets. You will have commercial experience, including estimating and tenders, and be comfortable managing projects in line with standard building contracts as well as having a passion for heritage and a sensitive and considered approach to buildings. You will be self-motivated, well organised and a proactive problem solver.

Hybrid working. Please get in touch at info@clivedenconservation.com with your CV, a cover letter and an indication of the area (East, West or Head Office). https://clivedenconservation.com/careers/

Download the job description. 

Volunteering Opportunities

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Trustees: Friends of Carlisle Victorian & Turkish Baths

Be part of the next chapter for this unique building and help bring the Victorian and Turkish Baths back into public use! The Friends of Carlisle Victorian & Turkish Baths are looking to strengthen the depth and capacity of their trustee board as they prepare to negotiate a community asset transfer, then redevelop and reopen the historic Baths.

The Friends welcome applicants from all communities and from a range of backgrounds and skills. They are keen to hear from all candidates who feel they have skills that would benefit the board, but especially those with expertise in the following areas:

  • Accounting and finance
  • Leisure industry
  • Legal
  • Digital strategy

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:

  • A passionate interest in seeing Carlisle’s Victorian and Turkish Baths 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

Trustee Commitment

Trustee boards meet quarterly, although special meetings can be called for urgent business. The trustees serve as a decision-making body, with overall responsibility for the charity. However, there may be actions for trustees to follow up in between meetings and you will be expected to play an active role in the work of the CIO. Some trustees also serve on sub-committee groups, but this is not an expectation or requirement.

 Trustees typically serve a 3 year term with the option of an extension for a further 3 years.

Download the full information pack.

If you are interested in becoming a trustee, please email a CV and covering letter to friends@carlislebaths.co.uk before midnight on Monday 30th June 2025.

Successful candidates will be interviewed.

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Trustees: Heritage Trust for the North West 

Would you like to help lead one of the largest heritage charities in the UK as they approach their 50 year anniversary? Heritage Trust for the North West (HTNW) are currently working on a new strategy, branding, websites and projects and need your support to save even more heritage across the region and beyond!
Thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and lottery players with their Renewed Resilience project, they have completed a Board diversity review and skills audit and have several Trustee roles available. They are genuinely open to all applicants but in particular are looking for the following candidates:
·      Additional expertise and experience in archaeology, architecture and historic buildings;
·      A qualified accountant, ideally with charity experience;
·      Familiarity with and connections in Cheshire; and
·      Increased diversity in all aspects.
Go to this link https://heritagetrustnorthwest.uk/about-us/news/ for more information telling you about HTNW, the role and the expectations.
If you think this opportunity is for you and you would like to apply please email michael.guy@htnw.co.uk by Monday 30th June 2025 with a one page covering letter (saying why you want the role and would be suited) and your CV or phone Michael on 07398 046583 to discuss the opportunity.
Interview dates will be sent to any shortlisted applicants and are likely to be in the second week of July.
They look forward to hearing from you!

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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Trustees: Archbishop’s Palace Conservation Trust

Interested in Heritage? Want to get involved?
Becoming a trustee with the Archbishop’s Palace Conservation Trust, not only involves you in an important heritage project, but also gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and learn new skills in a wide range of areas:

• Running a business
• Financial management
• Caring for historic buildings
• History and archaeology
• Museum collections management
• Environmental issues
• Educational outreach
• Public presentations
• Content creation
• Project management
• Fund-raising
• Bid-writing
• Social media and website development

The Board is responsible for setting the direction of the Trust and ensuring that it operates in accordance with its aims and charitable objectives.
What started off in 2017 as a straightforward project to restore the iconic Archbishop’s Palace in Otford, has now evolved into programme to create an interpretation centre to help the community in the Darent Valley as well as visitors from far and wide, to understand the landscape and the built heritage of the Valley. The trust’s activities have broadened to encompass many different aspects of heritage and the community.

The Trust have recently submitted an application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for significant funding to take forward this programme.
They are now seeking to appoint two new trustees. In recruiting new trustees, the Board seeks to ensure an appropriate degree of diversity in terms of age, gender, geographical location, and ethnicity.
The ideal trustee will have:
• A recognition of the values of our national heritage
• A fascination for history and how it has brought us to where we are today
• An interest in education, “making it real” and bringing it alive for the widest possible audience. The Trust’s audience development plan can be found on the Otford Palace website.
• The desire to make historic resources accessible and enabling engagement through sensitive and appropriate renovation of original architecture
• The vision to combine an eclectic view in blending modern solutions and design techniques with the richness of historical artefacts
• The ability to engage and demonstrate a vision to a wide audience and encourage collaboration and investment in this project
• Enthusiasm for the work of the Trust
• An ability to work as one of a team, to take on projects and deliver them.
• Time to devote to the Trust. Unlike some trusts, the Trustees are hands-on and get involved with the delivery of the Trust’s objectives.

They encourage trustees to engage in continuing personal development and to learn from trustees with expertise in specific areas through mentoring. Trustees have the opportunity to attend a wide range of courses on different aspects of being a trustee, as well as the more specific aspects of restoration and heritage.

The Board usually meets four times each year, with three online meetings and one physical meeting (usually in Otford). Meetings are held in the evenings. As is customary with charitable trusts, all the trustees are unpaid. There is provision to reimburse necessary expenses.

You can find out more about the Trust and its work on their website at https://otfordpalace.org 

If you are interested in becoming a trustee, then please ask for more details from:
Nick Rushby, Secretary to the Trustees, Archbishop’s Palace Conservation Trust
Chantry Cottage, The Green Otford, Sevenoaks TN14 5PD
secretary@otfordpalace.org  07968 721 958

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Trustees – Various Roles: Gracemount Mansion Development Trust

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to support the delivery of an exciting new project for the local community in the South of Edinburgh? Gracemount Mansion Development Trust is a local Charity who are in the final stages of taking over ownership of Gracemount House ‘The Mansion’ and the surrounding grounds from the City of Edinburgh Council by way of a Community Asset Transfer.

They have several Trustee roles available. Although not critical, ideally you will have an interest in one (or more) of the following:
• delivering great initiatives to meet the needs of the local Community;
• fund raising / contract negotiation;
• heritage sites / property development /design and construction
• forestry / awareness of protected trees / horticulture experience;
• Project Planning / Management;
• Community Involvement and Marketing;
• Governance and Finance;
• Business planning and commerciality;
• Human resources.

If you think this opportunity is for you and you’d like further information about joining the GMDT Board, please email friendsofthemansiongracemount@gmail.com or phone Lindsay Aitken on 07725054416.

Location: Edinburgh, Unpaid, Management Board

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Trustees: Banana Enterprise Network

Banana Enterprise Network is a charity dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and sustainable development of Grade 2 Listed Historic Rock Hall in Farnworth, helping combat poverty in Farnworth and providing various community activities.
Their mission is to safeguard Rock Hall architecturally and culturally, for future generations, ensuring the Hall contributes to the vibrant life of the communities.
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, they have recently undertaken a governance review to ensure that the charity is fully prepared and fit for owning and successfully managing a multi-use community focussed and historic building following a Community Asset Transfer from Bolton Council (who own the building currently).

They are looking for inspirational and dynamic applicants who are passionate about the work they do. Following the recent governance review they are particularly interested in recruiting trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Finance expertise
• Charity Governance
• Income generation (e.g. enterprise/business development and fundraising, particularly to ensure ongoing viability of the project post-restoration of Rock Hall).
• PR, communications and marketing.
• Management of heritage buildings
• Safeguarding

By joining Banana Enterprise Network as a Trustee, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact for the benefit of the people of Farnworth, which is one of the 10% most deprived areas in the UK.

Your professional expertise and passion will play a crucial role in shaping the preservation of Rock Hall and the future of the organisation.

Trustees serve a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment for further terms of three years up to a maximum of 9 years.

Successful applicants will be expected to attend at least four meetings a year, either online or in-person, to contribute to the work of the charity between meetings and will have over-arching legal duties for the governance of the charity.

For more information on the Rock Hall project please visit their website at
www.rockhall1807.co.uk

To apply for one of our Trustee roles please send a summary CV together with a covering letter outlining how you will contribute to the Board to Jayne Allman jayne@bananaenterprise.co.uk

Please also read the Trustee Recruitment Pack which can be downloaded here.

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Trustees: Sudbury Gasworks Restoration Trust

Sudbury Gasworks Restoration Trust is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. They currently have 7 Trustees and who meet monthly as a full Board, with meetings usually lasting no more than 2 hours. Many of the Trustees hold lead roles and have delegated powers within their field. They also have 3 Committees; Finance & Business Development, Events & Marketing and General Purpose & Maintenance which meet with agendas set by the relevant lead Trustee.

They are looking to recruit new trustees and you can find the trustee descriptions here.

To find out more please e-mail Noel Fowler, Secretary, on trustees@sudburygasworks.com.

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Volunteer Tour Guides: Sir John Moore Foundation

The Sir John Moore Foundation Museum needs passionate and dedicated people to help them keep this historic building open and accessible to the public.

They are looking for volunteers to be at the museum on Sunday afternoons, providing information about this amazing historical Grade 1 listed building, running the small cafe, and being on hand to help the public to enjoy their visit.

In particular, they’d like help with:
  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.
What they are looking for:
  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.
For more information, or to apply, email sally.lowe@sirjohnmoore.org.uk

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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