The Heritage Network is looking for two new trustees to join its board. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the governance of the most inclusive, dynamic and fastest growing heritage sector body in the UK. Heritage Network exists to help our members succeed. To help them turn historic buildings and spaces into valuable, vibrant and sustainable community assets. The Board is here to ensure we are doing the very best we can to achieve that aim.
The Board and staff work as a team in an open and transparent way to improve the way the organisation works and better serve our members. Many current Board members are heritage professionals, with relevant, practical experience of the issues that members are facing, others bring a fresh perspective from outside the Network. The culture of the Board is positive, friendly and inclusive. The Board discuss and take key decisions about budget setting, recruitment, new projects, funding applications and the Network’s strategic direction, advised by the Chief Executive and staff team. The Board provides scrutiny to the Chief Executive ensuring that the organisation is keeping to its plans, strategies and budgets (or agreeing not to), fulfilling its charitable objects and keeping within the law. As company directors the Board members owe a duty to act in the best interests of the company and to avoid any conflicts of interest.
We expect trustees to attend four Board meetings each year. These will be a mix of in-person and online meetings and there will always be an option to attend online. We generally manage to keep our online meetings to two hours. In-person meetings may take a bit longer. We vary the times of the meeting to maximise attendance from trustees who may have work or caring commitments. We try to ensure a mix of Board members, some from within the Network’s membership and some who can bring a fresh perspective from elsewhere in the private, voluntary and public sectors. We value board members who can make a creative contribution into discussions around the ambitions of the Network and the challenges it faces.
On this occasion, we are accepting applications from staff and trustees of all types of member organisations, including not-for-profit organisations, businesses, local authorities, funders and individuals including Youth Forum members. We also welcome applications from non-members who can bring fresh perspectives to the Network. Like many heritage organisations we face challenges around diversity. However, the Board and staff team are committed to meaningful change and to inspire change in our members. We want to diversify the Board, so it properly represents all of the UK’s communities.
The deadline for applications is 8th September
Download the recruitment pack for more details and the link to the application form.
Heritage Network – Trustee recruitment pack August 2025
You may also find it helpful to look at the following documents:
Heritage Trust Network Strategic Plan 2025-30
Heritage Trust Network Business Plan 2025-30 short version
Any questions, contact David Tittle, Chief Executive and Company Secretary david@heritagenetwork.org.uk
