Invitation to Tender (ITT) Activity Plan, Community Consultation & Co-Production Consultant: St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust 

Focus Consultants are working with St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust who are looking to pull together a project team.

The Trust are currently in the development phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable event and community spaces.

As part of this project, the Trust are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Activity Plan, Community Consultation & Co-Production Consultant to work on the Development and Delivery Phases – RIBA 1 to RIBA 7.

Download the tender brief.

Deadline for Submission of Tenders: 11th July 2025

Documentary Researcher: Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust

Budget: £7,200 inclusive of expenses and VAT.

Position: Short-term contract, 01/09/2025 – 30/11/2025.

The role

Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust is a small volunteer-run charity responsible for Snodhill Castle located in the Herefordshire Marches some 7 miles east of Hay on Wye. Limited documentary research has been carried out but archaeology is revealing a larger and more unusual castle that they first thought.

They are therefore recruiting a documentary researcher on a short-term contract to deliver:

• a chronological narrative report on the history of the castle from the C11 to the mid-C17;
• a survey of available published sources (including online archival resources) and unpublished sources relating to the castle and settlement in their geographical and historical context;
• an assessment of the source’s potential for further original research and how this might be approached in the future, including through virtual volunteering or ‘people powered research’.

Download the full brief on the Trust’s website.

Please submit proposals in PDF format to Project Lead Katherine Findlay at katherine.findlay@snodhillcastle.org by

This commission is made possible by National Lottery players, as part of the Fortifying the Future project.

Application deadline: 11:59pm on Monday 11/08/2025.

Engagement Assistant: North Essex Heritage

Salary: £25,000 pro rata

Position: 0.6 FTE (21 hours p/w). Fixed-term until December 2027 with potential to extend.

Location: Colchester, hybrid (office/home)

The role

North Essex Heritage are seeking to appoint an Engagement Assistant to become a key part of their mission to transform the historic Jumbo Water Tower into a landmark of pride and inspiration for generations to come.

The Engagement Assistant will support the Programme Manager in the delivery of the Activity Statement and the Activities Programme across all of its strands.

They are looking for someone who is:

• an excellent communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience of engaging with a wide variety of audiences
• experienced in using creativity to design and deliver engaging activities that meet the needs of diverse participants
• experienced in working with members of the public and volunteers, ideally in a heritage setting
• willing to undertake further training and skills development in volunteer management.

Learn more about the role and how to apply.

Application deadline: 28th July 2025

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 7th July.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 10 July at their offices.

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. 

Trustees: Stirling City Heritage Trust

Stirling City Heritage Trust are currently seeking up to 3 new Trustees to join their friendly and enthusiastic Board of Trustees.

The Trust is keen to receive applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experience and would especially welcome younger applicants interested in joining the Board.

Details of how to apply can be found on the SCHT website. You can also contact the Trust Manager, Lindsay Lennie, at lindsay@scht.org.uk for more information

Closing Date: Monday 28th July 2025

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