Development and Outreach Officer (Northern Ireland): Heritage Trust Network

Salary: pro-rata of £30,000 p.a.
Hours: part time (20 hours per week) with a 3-month probationary period

We are looking to recruit a Development and Outreach Officer for Northern Ireland. This is an important role within Essential Networks, a major development and resilience project for Heritage Trust Network, our members and UK heritage.

The post-holder will be responsible for developing the Network in Northern Ireland including undertaking targeted outreach activity, recruiting new members, supporting existing members, organising events and developing partnerships.

The Development and Outreach Officer will be supported by the Development and Outreach Manager, Programme Manager, Chief Executive, other UK staff and the Northern Ireland Committee.

Find out more in the documents below:

PDF Recruitment Pack Development and Outreach Officer NI
Word Recruitment Pack Development and Outreach Officer NI

*CLARIFICATION: This role will require occasional evening and weekend work.

To apply:

Please use the forms below to submit your application.

Online application form
Online equal opportunities monitoring form

Application deadline: Noon, 3rd February

This post has been made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Development and Outreach Officer (Wales)/Swyddog Datblygu ac Allgymorth (Cymru): Heritage Trust Network

Salary: pro-rata of £30,000 p.a.
Hours: part time (20 hours per week) with a 3-month probationary period

We are looking to recruit a Development and Outreach Officer for Wales.  This is an important role within Essential Networks: a major development and resilience project for Heritage Trust Network, our members and UK heritage.

The post-holder will be responsible for developing the Network in Wales including undertaking targeted outreach activity, recruiting new members, supporting existing members, organising events and developing partnerships.

The Development and Outreach Officer will be supported by the Development and Outreach Manager, Programme Manager, Chief Executive, other UK staff and the Wales Committee.

Find out more in the documents below:

PDF Development and Outreach Officer for Wales pack – Cymraeg
Word Development and Outreach Officer for Wales pack – Cymraeg
PDF Development and Outreach Officer for Wales pack English
Word Development and Outreach Officer for Wales pack English

*CLARIFICATION: This role will require occasional evening and weekend work.

To apply:

Please use the forms below to submit your application.

Online application form
Online equal opportunities monitoring form

Application deadline: Noon, 17th February

This post has been made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Principle Contractor: Boston Preservation Trust – Fydell House 

Fydell House is a Grade I listed townhouse located within the ‘cultural quarter’ of Boston which is close to the Market Place and within the Conservation Area of Boston. The building is now in urgent need of repair and re-servicing in order to ensure that it has a viable, economically sustainable use within the heart of the community of Boston and its cultural quarter as a community attraction.

Boston Preservation Trust have secured Listed Building and Planning Consent to undertake vital works to the property which include: Repair of the external building fabric including renewal of flat roof covering, chimney repairs and pointing of brickwork; Undertake internal building fabric repairs including plaster and joinery repairs and decoration; Provide inclusive access to the building and garden which will include ramped access; Convert the external workshop to WC accommodation; Improve WC facilities to the ground and first floor; Improve kitchen facilities; Provide a new heating solution for the building along with Photovoltaic Panels; Improve internal lighting; and Provide a timber building for garden volunteers.

They are now seeking a Principal Contractor to deliver the project through a two-stage tender process. The first stage of the tender is completion of a pre-qualification questionnaire which is now live on contracts finder.

Fill in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire

Questionnaire Submissions Deadline: 12noon 16th January 2025

Contractors will not be able to progress to formal invitation to tender without successfully passing the pre-qualification stage. Formal ITT will be week commencing 27th January 2025 with works anticipated to commence in Mid-June 2025

Any queries can be sent to: stephanie@evansandjames.co.uk.

Evaluation Consultant: the Hawksmoor300 project

Focus Consultants are pulling together a team for St Anne’s Church Limehouse’s Hawksmoor300  project which is an ambitious campaign to revive St Anne’s Limehouse for its 300th anniversary in 2030. The Grade I listed church by Nicholas Hawksmoor – one of the finest buildings in England – is currently on the Heritage at Risk register and this is a once in a generation opportunity to save it.

The vision of St Anne’s Church Limehouse is to transform the building by restoring and protecting this unique heritage asset, while adapting it for a wider range of contemporary uses. They will develop a vibrant community and cultural programme, inspired by and anchored in our historic story that will
support local people, breathing new life into one of the most iconic churches in London. It will provide a space where creativity, community and Christian ministry will thrive together, as Hawksmoor always intended, to serve the fastest growing and most densely populated borough in England.

The brief is for an Evaluation Consultant for the Hawksmoor300 project during the Development Phase. They are also accepting Tenders from Consultants who wish to work on both the Development and Delivery Phases. The work should be carried out in line with Evaluation good practice guidance from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This work has a budget fee of £7,500 for the Development Phase and up to £20,000 for the Delivery Phase, both including travel and expenses but excluding VAT. Payment stages to be agreed with the chosen Consultants. The Consultant(s) is expected to tailor their work to the demands of the programme and some occasional evening working may be required.

Download the Evaluation Brief.

Download the Form of Tender.

Tender Submissions Deadline: Extended until 5pm 24th January 2025

Head of Fundraising and Finance: Heritage Trust for the North West

Job Title: Fundraising and Finance Manager
Salary: £50,000 (full time equivalent)
Location: Hybrid working (includes time spent at Lytham Hall, Lytham and Pendle Heritage Centre in Nelson and other locations as appropriate)
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours/ Days: 37.5 per week

The Heritage Trust for the North West have an opportunity to join their active organisation, supporting their charity to save heritage across the region. You will be part of a small senior management team, based in your choice of sites across the North West or from home.

For full details please see the job description and apply by sending your covering letter (of no more than one side of A4) and CV to michael.guy@htnw.co.uk before 12 midnight on Sunday 5th January 2025. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 13th January.

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England and the National Lottery players for the funding to support this role.

Application Deadline: midnight 5th January 2025

London Historic Buildings Trust: Director

London Historic Buildings Trust (LHBT) is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, with strong leadership and business development skills and heritage sector experience, to join its small staff team.

Since their relaunch in 2020 the trust has grown both its staff team and the number of projects that they’re delivering.  They’re currently working on multiple ‘at risk’ heritage and community-led projects. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone to support, develop and lead the Trust to further their reach and impact.

Closing date: 13 January 2025 12:00PM

For more information about the role and how to apply visit LHBT’s website. 

East Lancashire Railway: Fundraising Officer

East Lancashire Railway are looking for an organised, experienced, and proactive Fundraising Officer to drive income generation at ELR. This exciting new role will be key in securing essential capital and revenue funds to support all areas of our work, from restoring historic locomotives and repairing bridges and viaducts to supporting education projects in our Transport Museum and covering day-to-day operational costs. 

In this role, you will raise the profile of fundraising across the organisation and work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and the Board to increase income from diverse sources, including trusts and foundations, individuals, corporations, and statutory bodies. 

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and a self-starter, eager to develop and lead new fundraising initiatives with a keen eye for detail. As an enthusiastic ambassador for our work, you will build our supporter base and clearly convey the impact of ELR to potential partners and stakeholders. You should have strong experience in building fundraising relationships, managing administration, and creating compelling content for various marketing channels (social media, website, crowdfunding, print, etc.). 

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy for a leading North West visitor attraction and heritage site. With significant potential to explore new fundraising avenues, accelerate activity, and foster a visible culture of philanthropy, this role offers great scope for professional growth. 

The position is initially for two years, with a review after 18 months and the potential to transition into a permanent, full-time role upon the successful achievement of key objectives. 

There are four criteria that will disqualify applicants, so please only apply if you meet all of the following requirements: 

1. At least three years of fundraising experience. 

1. Experience securing funding from various sources, including trusts, foundations, corporations, individuals, and government bodies. 

1. Experience providing excellent stewardship and relationship management with supporters. 
2. Experience conducting prospect research to identify potential supporters. 

A full-time office based role but hybrid and flexible working is available to this post. 

Click HERE to view the full job description and to apply  

If you experience any issues in applying, please contact staffliaisonofficer@eastlancsrailway.co.uk  

The closing date for applications is Monday 6th January at 12:00PM.  

Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust: Audience Review & Engagement Strategy Consultant 

Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust (SCPT) invites proposals from suitably qualified audience and engagement consultants to help us deliver our plan to safeguard the castle’s future by making it matter to more people in the present.  

 There are two parts to the work over three years, comprising: 

•  Part 1: an audience review and production of an engagement strategy for review, agreement and adoption by the Trust. 
• Part 2: delivery of the engagement strategy agreed in Part 1 

This commission is for Part 1 only. The consultant commissioned for Part 1 will also have the opportunity to bid for the delivery of Part 2. 

We are seeking a proposal for a workstream that will take place in the first half of 2025 with a maximum budget of £10,000 (inclusive of VAT and all expenses).  

We invite proposals that set out how you will establish:  

• Who we matter most to: individuals, communities, interest groups, and more  

• Who might benefit from engaging with Snodhill Castle but might not currently 

• What barriers to participation exist currently and how they could be addressed 

• Which audiences are the most promising in terms of potential mutual benefit  

• How we might best engage with each group  

• How the proposed engagement can be delivered in Part 2 and beyond 

Part 2 will be commissioned separately to deliver the engagement strategy agreed in Part 1.  

For a full brief and the Project Management Plan, please contact Project Lead Katherine Findlay at katherine.findlay@snodhillcastle.org 

Proposals should be submitted to Project Lead Katherine Findlay PDF format by email at katherine.findlay@snodhillcastle.org by 11:59 pm on Sunday 19th January 2025.

Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust: Evaluation Consultant 

Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust (SCPT) wish to procure a consultant to develop an evaluation plan for Fortifying the Future, a resilience-based project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and work with the project team to deliver it.  The project will take place over 3 years, it started in August 2024 and will finish at the end of July 2027. The maximum budget is £10,000, to include all expenses and VAT. 

Summary of the brief: 

• Create an evaluation plan setting out a detailed methodology and programme for assessing the project’s performance against the Approved Purposes* of the funding, working with trustees and the Project Lead.  

• Develop any tools or training necessary to enable SCPT’s trustees to support the delivery of the evaluation plan 

• Identify and communicate with trustees, volunteers, partners, stakeholders and participants who will engage with the project over its lifespan and create opportunities for them to participate in meaningful evaluation in appropriate and accessible formats  

• Meet at least quarterly with the project team to review progress on evaluation and to draw lessons to improve the project from findings so far 

• Collate and analyse the findings of project evaluation activities, present them effectively and draw conclusions 

• Contribute to quarterly reporting to the project’s Steering Group and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as required 

• Produce an evaluation report towards the end of the project in 2027 which: 

• Tells the project’s story of change  

• Meets the requirements and best practice guidance of The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  

• Includes lessons learned for SCPT  

For a full brief and the Project Management Plan, please contact Project Lead Katherine Findlay at katherine.findlay@snodhillcastle.org.

Proposals should be submitted to Project Lead Katherine Findlay PDF format by email at katherine.findlay@snodhillcastle.org by 11:59 pm on Sunday 19th January 2025.

Building Manager and Care-taking for Braich Goch: The Anne Matthews Trust

Hours: 40 hours per week; spread across the week (job share will be considered)
Contract: Permanent Contract (subject to 6 months’ probationary period)
Salary range : £31,200 – £34,944 depending on experience.
Location: Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn, Corris, Machynlleth. SY20 9RD

The Anne Matthews Trust are looking for a Building Manager with experience of project management to join their small but passionate and energetic team of five. As a Building Manager working for the Anne Matthews Trust, you will be passionate about leading building maintenance projects, working collaboratively with others and have a commitment to keeping the building fit for operations; most importantly, you will be passionate about social justice. In this role, you will be contributing to the collective stewardship of the Braich Goch Bunkhouse and Inn, so that it can be maintained and protected as a community asset and used to fulfil the charitable purposes of the AMT . This is a diverse role; the ideal candidate will live within easily commuting distance
from Braich Goch and have a fairly settled lifestyle necessary to be a committed team member, meet the needs of the organisation and support the frontline team. A person with a full driving licence will be preferable.

This role is open to job share. They are either looking to recruit one full-time Building Manager who can also carry out the care-taking duties set out in this job description. Or two part-time roles, with one person filling the Building Manager role for 2.5 days a week and another person filling up the Care-taker role for 2.5 days a week. If you have care-taking experience and/or Building Manager experience, they would like to hear from you.

For full job description (in both English and Welsh) and details on how to apply, please see their job pack. 

Application deadline: Midnight, 5th January 2025.

Marketing and Communications Officer: Heritage Trust Network

Salary: £30,000
Responsible to: Programme Manager
Contract Type: Full time
Location: Working from home or from an agreed shared workspace anywhere in the UK

All members of our team undertake marketing and communications activities, the role of the Marketing and Communications Officer will be to plan, co-ordinate and support this activity as well as much of the direct delivery of communications. They will work closely with team members to ensure all communications are consistent across the organisation and conform to best practice standards and guidance. They will undertake key marketing and communications activities such as creating and posting content. This role will work closely with our heritage trainees, providing training and delegating, to deliver some of the key tasks.

To apply:

Download the recruitment pack from our website and apply online.

Application deadline: 20th January 2025 at midday.

Business Development Manager: Heritage Trust Network

Salary: £35,000
Responsible to: Programme Manager
Contract Type: Full time
Location: Working from home or from an agreed shared workspace anywhere in the UK

This is an important role within Essential Networks, a major development and resilience project for Heritage Trust Network, our members and UK heritage. The Network’s trustees and staff have agreed an ambitious business plan which builds on its existing strengths. The Business Development Manager will develop the Network’s earned income to a level where it is making a substantial net contribution to the organisation.  

To apply:

Download the recruitment pack from our website and apply online.

Application deadline: 6th January 2025 at midday.

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust: Finance & Audit Trustees 

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) are currently recruiting Finance & Audit Trustees.

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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