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Marketing Manager: Arkwright Society

Do you have a passion for marketing and heritage? The Arkwright Society have an exciting opportunity at Cromford Mills to join them as their Marketing Manager.

They need a dynamic and creative marketing Manager who will help shape and deliver targeted marketing programmes and activities for Cromford Mills by:

· Driving the promotion of the Arkwright Society and Cromford Mills through various marketing channels including social media campaigns

· Ensuring consistent messaging and branding onsite, online and print platforms

· Fostering engagement with diverse audiences and supporting the charitable messaging and fundraising initiatives

· Supporting the development of a visitor focused culture at Cromford Mills

· Delivering PR initiatives including press releases and stakeholder engagement.

Salary: £28,000 per annum + benefits (initial 2 year fixed term)

You can download the full job specification here.

Closing Date: 10 May 2024

Interviews: 23 May 2024

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and personal statement (two pages) to Elizabeth Woledge, Head of Engagement of The Arkwright Society ewoledge@arkwrightsociety.org.uk

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Liz Woledge on the above email or ring on 07715 643737

Marketing & Audience Development Officer: Glasgow Building Preservation Trust

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust (‘GBPT’) is a charitable social enterprise that works to rescue, repair, and restore historic buildings at risk across the city.

We are a strategic partner of Glasgow City Council and act as a key part of Glasgow’s toolkit for the development and regeneration of the city’s built heritage, usually working in partnership with other charities and community groups to give redundant buildings a new purpose and return them to viable use.

Marketing & Audience Development Officer

Are you a marketing maven with a knack for audience engagement? We’re seeking a dynamic individual to lead our marketing efforts and enhance our connection with diverse audiences. Reporting to the Director, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our marketing strategy and make a tangible impact on our organisation’s growth. Plus, you’ll spearhead the marketing and communications for the upcoming Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival—an exciting opportunity to showcase Glasgow’s architectural and cultural heritage to the world.

Details:

Part-time position (3 days per week)
Competitive salary of £27,000.00 per annum (reduced to 3 days a week pro rata)

See the full person specification and job description here.

How to apply?

Please submit your application by providing an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and how your experience aligns with the job description and person specifications linked above.

Please submit your application by email to david@gbpt.org for the Marketing & Audience Development Officer role, and to niall@gbpt.org for the Project Development Officer role no later than 12.00 noon on Monday 13th May 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified in w/c 20/5/2024 and interviews will be held in w/c 27/05/2024.

If you have any queries prior to making your application, please email david@gbpt.org

Project Development Officer: Glasgow Building Preservation Trust

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust (‘GBPT’) is a charitable social enterprise that works to rescue, repair, and restore historic buildings at risk across the city.

Project Development Officer

This post is funded by The Architectural Heritage Fund as part of their Heritage Development Trust programme. GBPT is one of 17 heritage trusts from across the UK selected to drive forward place-based heritage-led regeneration in their area, acquire buildings to refurbish and hold to generate income, and share learning across the network. This role will be critical in developing GBPT’s refurbishment activity in our selected area of the city and across our project portfolio.

The Project Development Officer will work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Project Development Officer, overseeing tasks such as coordinating consultant teams for feasibility studies and reports, fundraising from entities like Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, budgeting, ensuring compliance with funders’ requirements, supporting public consultation exercises, engaging stakeholders and client groups, overseeing design team activities for refurbishment projects, chairing meetings, engaging with community groups to promote awareness of the city’s heritage, representing the Trust in official meetings, reporting to the Trust’s Board, occasional public speaking, contributing to policy development, assisting with event organisation, and general administrative tasks as required.

Details:

Full-time position
£30,000 to £32,500 per annum, depending on experience.

See the full person specification and job description here.

How to apply?

Shortlisted candidates will be notified in w/c 20/5/2024 and interviews will be held in w/c 27/05/2024.

If you have any queries prior to making your application, please email david@gbpt.org

Invitation to Tender – Business Planning: Foundation for Jewish Heritage

The Foundation for Jewish Heritage (the Client) is managing the production of a Feasibility Study for the grade II* listed Middle Street Synagogue in Brighton, on behalf of the building’s owners, Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation. The Study will set out options for the future development of the Synagogue, supported by an outline Business Plan that assesses long-term sustainability. They are now
seeking to appoint a consultant to carry out the business planning component of the work.

Brief and Deliverables
The business planning commission will deliver the following elements:
• identification of options for the future use of the site addressing cultural, educational, social and economic benefit, drawing on the limitations and opportunities identified by the project’s planning & heritage and community engagement strands.
• ‘benchmarking’ – looking at models of comparable projects elsewhere, particularly in the context of addressing long term sustainability
assessment of the broad financial aspects of the various options, and their economic viability in terms of expenditure and income streams, taking into account the costings identified in the planning & heritage strand of the project.
• preparation of an outline business plan, including projected income/expenditure, for the preferred option identified
• Liaison with the project’s community engagement consultant to provide content for consultation on the preferred option/s and absorb the results into the final
recommendations
• SWOT and risk analyses in relation to the preferred option – and mitigation strategies
• assessment of the potential of the preferred option for securing the necessary funding and the identification of principle funding sources, both (i) public e.g. NLHF, governmental, municipal and (ii) private philanthropy e.g. trusts, foundations, individual philanthropists

Feasibility Study Timeframe
The deadline for tender submissions is midnight on Sunday 12th May.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview online shortly after the deadline.
The delivery of the contract should begin in the week commencing 24th June 2024 and should be completed within 19 weeks.

Budget
The budget is up to £13,500 including travel and expenses, and any VAT.
The contract will be with the Foundation for Jewish Heritage, with staged payments to be agreed.

Submissions should be emailed to FJH Projects Officer Katherine Findlay at katherinefindlay@foundationforjewishheritage.com

Katherine is also available informally to discuss the commission.

The full brief can be downloaded here.

Invitation to Tender – Audience Development and Consultation: Foundation for Jewish Heritage

The Foundation for Jewish Heritage is managing the production of a Feasibility Study for the grade II* listed Middle Street Synagogue in Brighton, on behalf of the building’s owners, Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation. The Study will set out options for the future development of the Synagogue, informed by consultation with local organisations, communities and schools. They are now
seeking to appoint a consultant to carry out the audience development and consultation components of the work.

Brief and Deliverables
The audience development and consultation commission will deliver the following elements:
• Identification of the full range of possible audiences and the potential for audience development meeting various needs in the area including hard to reach populations such as minority communities and refugees, broadening involvement in the building and bringing public benefit.
• Initial formative consultation with range of possible users, including representatives of culture and community organisations, local residents and Jewish groups, to identify possible future uses of the Synagogue building.
• Second phase of user consultation on the preferred option/s identified by the business planning consultant, approximately 10 weeks after the initial consultation.

Budget
The budget is up to £8,100 including travel and expenses, and any VAT.
The contract will be with the Foundation for Jewish Heritage, with staged payments to be agreed.

Submissions should be emailed to FJH Projects Officer Katherine Findlay at katherinefindlay@foundationforjewishheritage.com

Katherine is also available informally to discuss the commission.

The full brief can be downloaded here.

Heritage Trainee (Scotland)

Heritage Trust Network is recruiting for the post of Heritage Trainee (Scotland) for a fixed term of twelve months. This exciting post has been designed to help the successful applicant develop on-the-job skills, knowledge and networks to help them gain early-career access to the heritage sector. The role is funded by Historic Environment Scotland and National Trust for Scotland.

Post: Heritage Trainee (Scotland), full time (37.5 hours p/w)

Salary: £23,400

Location: Working from home or from an agreed shared workspace anywhere in Scotland.

Application deadline: 22:00, Monday 6^th May 2024

More information and application details.

Invitation to Tender – Planning and Heritage Consultancy: Foundation for Jewish Heritage

The Foundation for Jewish Heritage is looking to recruit a planning and heritage consultancy as part of an exciting project to secure a sustainable future for the historic Middle St Synagogue in Brighton. Deliverables of the contract include a condition survey, context analysis and a Statement of Significance. The maximum budget is £14,400 inclusive of VAT.

The deadline for submissions is 28th April.

In the coming weeks, they will also be recruiting audience development & consultation and business planning consultants for this project.

Download the brief here.

Trust Project Officer: North East Scotland Preservation Trust

Part time 21 hours per week / 3-year fixed term contract
Location: Aberdeenshire, preferably Portsoy or surrounding area with remote working by agreement
Pro rata salary £21,000, pro rata holidays 20 days per year (FTE 33 days), enhanced pension contributions

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) is a Building Preservation Trust (BPT) that undertakes projects in Aberdeenshire and the surrounding area. The remit of NESPT is to acquire and restore significant historic or architectural properties that cannot be restored by normal commercial means.

The NESPT has a new and crucial Project Officer opportunity. It is to support the Project Director in a range of projects including the restoration of the Elyza Fraser Mausoleum (starting on site early summer 2024) and the development of the Portsoy Marbles Creative Hub.

On the Elyza Fraser Mausoleum Project, the Project Officer will be responsible for community engagement, managing consultant and design teams and liaising with key stakeholders including the Community Council, Aberdeenshire Council, HES and NLHF. They will deliver the activity plan as set out in the NLHF grant application.

They will also be responsible for preparing funding applications and monitoring and making grant claims. They will also support the Project Director with general administration and maintaining the wider NESPT property portfolio.

The NESPT is seeking an experienced Project Officer with knowledge of the built heritage sector, specifically managing or assisting in the management of building conservation projects. They will have significant experience of building and developing relationships with key stakeholders and project partners, knowledge of building contracts and roles within a building consultation team, as well as of planning and listed building legislation.

Experience of preparing funding applications and managing projects to funders requirements is essential. Experience of monitoring project finance and cashflow is advantageous.

The Project Officer will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work on their own initiative. They will be organised, able to plan work and deliver to project deadlines.

The role requires travel between projects so a full driving licence and access to a personal vehicle is essential.

Proficiency in Microsoft office is essential, while membership of the IHBC and a Graduate/PG qualification in built heritage conservation would be desirable.

If you are interested in joining the NESPT team, please email info@nespt.org requesting a full job description. To apply, email a letter of application and a copy of your CV to info@nespt.org The letter should set out your reasons for wanting to join the NESPT team and why you think you are suited to the role.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29 April 2024.

Invitation to Tender – Marketing and Communications Consultant: In Your Space Circus

In Your Space Circus are looking for a Marketing and Communications consultant or agency to help them develop their next, exciting chapter.

There are so many brilliant things happening at In Your Space Circus (IYSC) and they want to share them with as many people as possible.

That’s why they’re looking for a consultant or agency to help them develop their marketing, grow their brand profile and develop their engagement with audiences.

This will include but is not limited to:

Conduct an audit on current IYSC marketing and communications practices to help them better understand their needs and inform areas for growth and improvement. This should include an in-depth analysis of their website and social media usage. They use Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Create a digital marketing strategy based on widening IYSC’s reach and enhancing reputation growth – sharing the message that heritage is now part of the IYSC brand and organisation.
Work with the IYSC team to deliver the strategy and action plans. This could include some training for staff, volunteers and circus participants on content creation and digital editing tools.
Embed systems and insights into our current processes.
Assist in the creation of a job description and person specification for a future IYSC marketing and communications role.
Designing specific event campaigns informed by and advising on current trends. This may include:

Public fundraising campaign for the Cathedral School Project
Events aimed at attracting support for the project and the organisation

Estimated Contract Value
The maximum budget available for this contract is £10,000 (excluding VAT)

Timeline
The work period is expected to be 13 May – 30 September 2024

Full information is available at the link: https://www.inyourspaceni.org/…/attention-marketing…

If you want more information on the role, you can email cath@inyourspaceni.org

You can download the full brief here.

𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝗽𝗺

Heritage Project Officer: Habitats & Heritage

Hours: 21 hours per week (Fixed term contract 3 days per week – 24 month contract, with potential to extend)
Annual Salary: £29,668 (pro-rata), or £17,801 per annum
Reports to: Heritage Project Manager
Location: ETNA, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham TW1 2AR and various locations through South and West London (with ability to work from home)

Habitats & Heritage is the local charity that acts for the natural and historic environment in South and West London. They take care of their local landscape; its wildlife, ecosystems and heritage by:
• Using their local knowledge and experience to lead the way in protecting and creating a better and more sustainable environment for everyone.
• Working in partnership with others to raise awareness and address local environmental and heritage issues.
• Bringing people together to better understand, learn and connect with and enjoy their local environment and heritage.
• Empowering and mobilising communities to enhance and maintain the spaces they care about.
• Building better quality habitats and ecosystems for nature and wildlife to thrive.
• Encouraging accessibility and involvement to ensure everyone enjoys and experiences the positive health and wellbeing benefits from spending time in our natural and historic environment.

Habitats & Heritage is seeking a Heritage Project Officer to support the Heritage Project Manager. This is an exciting and varied role, which will help to secure the future of historic buildings at risk and will play a key role in increasing the number of people participating in local heritage.

The post holder will be inventive and enthusiastic about heritage, producing information and educational resources for diverse communities/ ages to raise awareness of local history and the sites they care for. You will devise and host events and site visits (such as Open House London) that allow people to engage with and experience the historic environment. You will recruit, manage, and oversee volunteers involved with heritage projects. You will work with local community and Friends groups to ensure local heritage is protected and well cared for. Raising funds from a range of sources (trusts and foundations/ private donors/ events) for both heritage projects and the wider charitable work of Habitats & Heritage will also be key element of the role.

Projects will be across South and West London, with a particular focus on London Boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow, Wandsworth, Merton, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and the Royal Borough of Kingston.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Work with the Heritage Project Manager to advance projects to conserve historic buildings and increase engagement in the historic environment by attending meetings, devising opportunities for engagement, and executing project plans;
2. Carry out research, develop and produce educational material related to sites, heritage and local history to increase engagement in heritage across diverse audiences;
3. Arrange and host events such as Open House London that increase engagement in heritage and the historic buildings in their care across diverse audiences;
4. Work with stakeholders such as Historic England, local authorities and local communities to achieve better heritage management for historic structures;
5. Raise funds for heritage projects through trusts and foundations, events, and donations;
6. Develop local knowledge of the historic environment;
7. Collaborate with civic societies and other such community groups;
8. Recruit, train and deploy volunteers on heritage projects, so that more people can engage with and participate in the historic environment;
9. Complete monitoring report forms, volunteer records, maintain project programmes and other administrative tasks;
10. Undertake training where appropriate;
11. Support the wider team with activities that promote the mission of Habitats & Heritage.
This includes using social media, attending and supporting events, and supporting other team members where appropriate.

You can download the full job specification here.

It can also be downloaded from their website.

Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to the Heritage Projects Manager, Stephen Fielding, by 12pm on the 19th April.
stephen.fielding@habitatsandheritage.org.uk

Deadline: 12pm, 19th April 2024
Interviews: 23rd April
Start date: 13th May 2024

Assistant Project Manager: Chana Projects

Chana Projects are an independent construction, heritage, and property consultancy providing professional services to the built environment.
Their core services are project management, construction management, surveying, and consulting & advisory, in addition to bespoke professional services. Their business is based in Henley-in-Arden in Warwickshire, but they operate across the U.K, with projects in the Midlands, London, North England, Thames Valley, and Oxford-Cambridge Arc regions.

They work across several sectors, including the Arts & Culture, Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Local Government, and Real Estate.
At Chana Projects, they endeavour to create, innovate, and inspire in all that they do. Their goal is to deliver their projects successfully, whilst being warm, fair, kind, and most importantly, have fun doing it!

They are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join them and support their team in the delivery of their projects (and other day-to-day tasks) by assisting with client commissions generally. A key part of the role is to assist them in establishing and delivering both project specific and company-wide objectives. This role also covers supporting with business development initiatives and carrying out general office and administration duties.

As their work focusses on the delivery of projects, this is a hybrid role, and is split between the company office, client offices, and project sites depending on the commission. However, working from home is actively encouraged as long as the role is being fulfilled.

Their business is keen to support the development of young people, and their understanding of project management within construction.

The role is varied and flexible and the company is keen that the appointed consultant helps to shape the scope, however, as a minimum it will encompass the following requirements:
 Assist the project managers and senior management in establishing and delivering project specific objectives.
 Following training, mentoring and with support of management, assist with project governance tasks, for example:
o Production of Project Execution Plans.
o Project programmes.
o Risk registers.
o Producing and issuing meeting agendas.
o Record meeting discussions and actions via minutes and site notes.
o Site inspection reports.
o Assume responsibility for the management of designated project tasks.
 Attend site visits and meetings as required.
o Attend recommended training courses to support the role and designated responsibilities (all to be agreed)
 Support business development initiatives including but not limited to:
o Help maintain the company social media activities.
o Research new business leads and tender opportunities.
o The development of business marketing documentation that can be used to help promote the business.
 General administration duties, for example:
o Arrange meetings.
o Arrange travel.
o Responding to emails and telephone enquiries.
 General office duties, for example:
o Opening postal correspondence.
o Printing.
o Refreshments for colleagues, teams and visitors.
 Potential to manage minor projects or work packages independently.

Full details of the role can be found here.

You can apply for the role here or email your application to careers@chanaprojects.co.uk prior to the deadline.

Application deadline: Midday 19th April

Invitation to Tender – Fundraising Consultant: Holy Trinity Hastings

Focus Consultants are managing the procurement of the consultancy team for their client Holy Trinity Hastings.

Holy Trinity Hastings is seeking a Fundraising Consultant to join their team during the development phase, with the potential for continued involvement through the delivery phase. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with them in securing approximately £450,000 to match fund the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant and support the project’s sustainability.

As their Fundraising Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in building on their existing Fundraising Strategy to meet ambitious fundraising targets. Responsibilities will include identifying and cultivating relationships with potential funders, including Trusts and Foundations, Individuals, and Corporates, writing compelling cases for support and collaborating with the wider team to prepare the NLHF Round Two application. Additionally, you’ll attend fundraising meetings with potential donors, track funding sources, and provide monthly updates on progress. Your expertise will be crucial in developing a post-project fundraising plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of our project.

This work has a budget of £25,000 for the Development Phase with fees and resource to be agreed for Delivery Phase. This should include travel and expenses but excluding VAT. The consultant is expected to tailor their work to the demands of the programme and some occasional evening working may be required. There is some room for movement if this is not considered sufficient for the work required.

Holy Trinity Hastings are also procuring the following consultants should these opportunities be of interest:

· Quantity Surveyor

· Architectural Design Team (Including Principal Designer, Conservation Architect,

· Structural Engineer, MEP Engineer, Access Consultant, Lighting Designer)

· Interpretation Planner

· Business Planner

· Evaluation Consultant

· Activity Planner

You can download the Fundraising Consultant brief here.

For full tender documentation please contact administration@focus-consultants.com with “Holy Trinity Hastings – Fundraising” in the subject heading.

Trust Director: The Lutyens Trust

The Lutyens Trust are currently seeking a new dynamic Trust Director who will be responsible for the efficient running of the charity and implementing the future development of the Trust’s objectives.

The successful candidate will have strong administrative and IT skills, be a good communicator, capable of working independently and with relevant knowledge to support the Trust in developing strategy, growing membership, organising board meetings and the preparation of reports.

The role would suit someone with an interest in architecture and planning.

This is a part-time, self-employed role (3 days per week), mainly working from home but with meetings in London and Surrey.

You can download the full role and personal spec here.

Heritage Project Officer – Rock Hall Revival Project: Banana Enterprise Network

Banana Enterprise Network have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Heritage Project Officer consultant to work with their team.

The charity, Banana Enterprise Network, is working in partnership with Bolton Council and they are seeking an experienced Heritage Project Officer Consultant for their ‘Rock Hall Revival” project (Development Phase), in Farnworth (Bolton, Lancashire).

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), the project represents an exciting collaboration between Banana Enterprise Network and Bolton Council to revive grade 2 listed Rock Hall and turn it into a multipurpose community focussed building.

The Heritage Project Officer will work with their stakeholders including residents, community groups and staff members, to develop and deliver the community and heritage aims and outcomes of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Rock Hall Revival project.

They have secured a Development Phase Grant and are developing the project to inform an application for Delivery Phase funding to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This Heritage Project Officer role has been newly created as part of this development work. It is important that applicants understand this context and how the role is very important to their project and what they are striving to achieve.

This role would suit consultants who have previous community heritage, interpretation, archive and engagement experience. This is a fixed term consultancy opportunity until the end of the Development Phase in February 2025.

Subject to funding, Banana Enterprise Network reserve the option to reappoint or re-tender for the Delivery Phase of the project, pending the award success of a Delivery Phase grant.

How to apply?
Please see the Brief for more details.

You will be supporting Banana Enterprise Network at an exciting time as they develop and deliver their charity’s largest funded project to date. The role offers an opportunity to play a key supporting role in delivering
on their objectives.

Consultancy Fee available is £20,500 including expenses, travel and VAT. Travel may be required to attend meetings in Farnworth or Bolton.

Project Manager (Consultancy Role) – Rock Hall Revival Project: Banana Enterprise Network

Banana Enterprise Network have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Project Management Consultant to work with their team.

The charity, Banana Enterprise Network, is working in partnership with Bolton Council and they are seeking an experienced Project Manager for their ‘Rock Hall Revival” project (Development Phase), in Farnworth (Bolton, Lancashire).

The Project Manager will manage the delivery of the Rock Hall Revival Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, overseeing all elements of the project and comply with reporting requirements of the Heritage Fund, their main funder. The Project Manager will also
be required to manage relationships with all funders, submit draw down requests and final reporting as specified in individual grant agreements.

They have secured a Development Phase Grant and are developing the project to inform an application for Delivery Phase funding to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This Project Management Consultancy role has been newly created as part of this development work. It is important that applicants understand this context and how the role is very important to their
project and what they are striving to achieve.

This is a fixed term consultancy opportunity until the end of the Development Phase in February 2025.

Subject to funding, Banana Enterprise Network reserve the option to reappoint or re-tender for the Delivery Phase of the project, pending the award success of a Delivery Phase grant.

How to apply?
Please see the Brief for more details.

Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant – Rock Hall Revival Project: Banana Enterprise Network

Banana Enterprise Network have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant to work with their team.

The charity, Banana Enterprise Network, is working in partnership with Bolton Council and they are seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant to monitor and evaluate the ‘Rock Hall Revival” project (Development Phase), in Farnworth (Bolton, Lancashire).

The Consultant will lead the evaluation work and write the final evaluation report in line with current best practice and guidance. They must have previous experience of evaluating Heritage funded projects, including considering how projects meet NLHF outcomes and investment principles. Initially this will be for the evaluation of the development phase and the
preparation of the development phase evaluation framework.

Subject to funding, Banana Enterprise Network reserve the option to reappoint or re-tender for the Delivery Phase of the project, pending the award success of a Delivery Phase grant.

What they are looking for?
They are looking for an experienced, competent consultant to deliver a comprehensive project evaluation, which is to include:
• Development of a suitable monitoring and evaluation framework
• A half-day training session on best practice in Project Evaluation for the project team
• Development of and training in, an evaluation ‘toolkit’ for use by the delivery team
• Overseeing the collection of data by the team throughout the project
• Acting as mentor and editor for the completion of interim project evaluation reports
• Ensuring that the evaluation is informed by and representative of the diverse
communities our Charity serves.
• The completion of a final project evaluation report

The evaluation process and reporting should be in line with the current National Lottery Heritage Fund guidance on evaluation.

You will be supporting them at an exciting time as they develop and deliver their Charity’s largest funded project to date. The role offers an opportunity to play a key supporting role in delivering on their objectives.

Maximum budget is £10,000 including expenses, travel and VAT. Travel may be required to attend meetings in Farnworth or Bolton.

Please see the Brief for more details.

Project Coordinator: Redruth Former Library CIC

Project Coordinator (Fixed-Term Consultancy Contract)
Contract £36,000.

Redruth Former Library CIC are looking to appoint a part-time Project Coordinator to oversee the repair and conversion of the Former Library in Redruth. This role is funded by a Architectural Heritage Fund Project Development Grant and is open to freelance individuals or companies, on a consultancy basis. The project is expected to run for approximately one year as they begin capital works to the old Library building including renovation of the ground floor, first floor and works to the roof, funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund, the Community Ownership Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. (The outcome of applications to COF and the Heritage Fund is awaited, and the scope of the Project Coordinator role is subject to change pending the confirmation of the capital budget.)

A Project Coordinator is required to assist the Directors of the Redruth Former Library CIC from review of contractor tenders through the implementation stage of the project, generally assisting in all those activities that have to be undertaken to get the project on site. The Project Coordinator will then monitor the performance of the consultants and contractor to ensure the work progresses to budget, programme and the required quality standard. In parallel, the Project Coordinator will support the CIC Directors and Volunteer & Engagement Officer in the delivery of a Heritage Engagement Plan, by working with the contractor to coordinate site-based activities, supporting off-site heritage projects within the local community and providing
information for heritage interpretation. Crucially, the Project Coordinator will assist the CIC Directors in drawing down the grant funding, and manage stakeholder involvement as required, particularly the interface with the funders’ monitors. Finally, the Project Coordinator will assist in post-completion activities including negotiation of the contractor’s final account, submission of final grant claims and evaluation of the capital works phase of the project.

The Project Coordinator’s role and responsibilities will be carried out in conjunction with the Directors of the CIC and the appointed professional team. Project delivery will be carried out in accordance with the aims and objects of the CIC and in compliance with the criteria of the Shared Prosperity Fund, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other funding bodies.
The Project Coordinator will act as the client’s representative in managing the professional team (and thus the contractor) in undertaking the works on site.

Particular responsibilities include:
● Assisting the CIC Directors in making applications to trusts and foundations, to complete the project funding package
● Ensuring all pre-construction consents are in place
● Cost and quality control
● Financial management, cash flow management and make grant payment requests / claims
● Maintaining the programme, ensuring that decisions are made quickly to avoid delays
● Enabling the CIC Directors to make informed and accountable decisions in response to changes and opportunities, and ensuring Director ‘ownership’ of the project
● Facilitating community engagement and learning opportunities on and off site during the contract period
● Risk management

The budget for the Project Coordinator role is capped at £36,000, exclusive of VAT. This is expected to be a 12-month appointment from confirmation of funding (anticipated May 2024) until April 2025.

Tenderers should provide a project proposal in response to this brief, which should identify the key issues and include the following:

a. Your project method statement, identifying key delivery stages, milestones and dates, as well as details of how you will interface with the project design team.
b. Time proposed to be allocated to this work and payment schedule.
c. A fixed fee along with a daily fee rate.
d. Examples of relevant previous projects and CV.
e. Extent of Professional Indemnity Insurance or Indemnity Cover.
f. Contact details of two referees.

The proposal should identify any additional work required which is not included in the brief and any exclusions from the brief. The appointment will be on a freelance contract, so the appointee will be responsible for all tax, NI etc. The project will require you to work flexibly, with some areas requiring a greater commitment of hours and some fewer. They would ask the Project Coordinator to schedule their time accordingly.

You can download the full project coordinator job description here.

For further inquiries, contact Felix Mortimer at felixmortimer@gmail.com or 07808400392

Submission Deadline 9am on Monday 15th April 2024

Invitation to Tender – Interpretation Planner and Designer: Holy Trinity Hastings

Focus Consultants are managing the procurement of the consultancy team for their client Holy Trinity Hastings.

Holy Trinity Hastings is seeking an Interpretation Planner and Designer to spearhead the development of the Interpretation Plan for the Heritage at HTH Project. This pivotal role involves creating a comprehensive strategy to communicate the rich heritage of Holy Trinity Hastings Church and its significance to diverse audiences. As an Interpretation Planner, you’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders, identify key themes and objectives, and oversee the creation of engaging interpretive elements that resonate with visitors.

In this role, you’ll lead on developing the Interpretation Plan, outlining clear objectives, target audiences, and thematic messages. Responsibilities will include conducting testing with community groups, reviewing existing research, and identifying gaps to inform further investigation. Working closely with partners like The Keep Falmer and Hastings Museum, you’ll ensure a cohesive approach to interpretation that integrates seamlessly with the overall visitor experience. If you have a flair for storytelling, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for creating immersive visitor experiences, they invite you to tender for this opportunity.

This work has a budget fee of £20,000 for the Development Phase. There is a budget of £165,000 in Delivery Phase for fees and the production and installation of the interpretation, signage and wayfinding.

Holy Trinity Hastings will also be procuring the following consultants:
• Quantity Surveyor
• Architectural Design Team (Including Principal Designer, Conservation Architect,
• Structural Engineer, MEP Engineer, Access Consultant, Lighting Designer)
• Activity Planner
• Business Planner
• Evaluation Consultant
• Fundraising Consultant

You can download the interpretation brief here.

For full tender documentation please contact administration@focus-consultants.com with “Holy Trinity Hastings – Interpretation” in the subject heading.

Invitation to Tender – Evaluation Consultant: Holy Trinity Hastings

Focus Consultants are managing the procurement of the consultancy team for their client Holy Trinity Hastings.

Holy Trinity Hastings is seeking an Evaluation Consultant to play a pivotal role in their ambitious Heritage@HTH Project, assessing the impact of their conservation works and community initiatives in transforming Holy Trinity Hastings Church into a vibrant community hub while celebrating its rich history and cultural significance.

As Evaluation Consultant, during the Development Phase, you’ll collaborate closely with the team to establish a comprehensive evaluation framework, ensuring alignment with National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) requirements. During the Delivery Phase, you’ll lead on developing and refining evaluation tools, conducting qualitative interviews, and preparing interim and final evaluation reports. Your role will not only measure the project’s success but also guide future efforts, making a lasting impact on Holy Trinity Hastings and similar initiatives nationwide. If you have a proven track record in evaluating NLHF capital projects, a commitment to reflective practice, and a genuine affinity with their project’s vision, they invite you to tender for this opportunity.

This work has a budget fee of £5,000 for the Development Phase and up to £25,000 for the Delivery Phase, both including travel and expenses but excluding VAT.

Holy Trinity Hastings will also be procuring the following consultants:
• Quantity Surveyor
• Architectural Design Team (Including Principal Designer, Conservation Architect,
• Structural Engineer, MEP Engineer, Access Consultant, Lighting Designer)
• Activity and Interpretation Planner
• Business Planner
• Fundraising Consultant

You can download the evaluation consultant brief here.

For full tender documentation please contact administration@focus-consultants.com with “Holy Trinity Hastings – Evaluation Consultant” in the subject heading.

Invitation to Tender – Business Planner: Holy Trinity Hastings

Focus Consultants are managing the procurement of the consultancy team for their client Holy Trinity Hastings.

Holy Trinity Hastings is seeking a skilled consultant to collaborate closely with the team in developing a comprehensive Business Plan for the Heritage@HTH project. This role is crucial in ensuring the sustainability and success of the project’s vision, aligning with the requirements of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and guiding strategic development.

As Business Planner, you will analyse the strategic, socio-economic, and market contexts surrounding the project. Responsibilities will include conducting detailed market appraisals, undertaking comparator benchmarking, and projecting future visitor numbers and revenue streams. Working in collaboration with the Activity Planning Consultant, you’ll integrate high-level visitor projections and identify key revenue-generating opportunities to support the project’s financial sustainability.

Furthermore, you’ll develop a robust financial appraisal, including ten-year income and expenditure projections, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments. Your expertise will be pivotal in proposing staffing models, exploring new income streams, and ensuring that the Business Plan meets the criteria set forth by the NLHF. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with other consultants to develop a comprehensive cash flow plan and present a fully tested Business Plan ready for review.

If you have a proven track record in business planning, a strategic mindset, and a passion for heritage preservation, we invite you to tender for this opportunity.

This work has a budget of £15,000 Development Phase with fees and resource to be agreed for Delivery Phase if required, based on the day rates submitted at tender. This should include travel and expenses but excluding VAT. The consultant is expected to tailor their work to the demands of the programme and some occasional evening working may be required. There is some room for movement if this is not considered sufficient for the work required.

You can download the business planner brief here.

For full tender documentation please contact administration@focus-consultants.com with “Holy Trinity Hastings – Business Planner” in the subject heading.

Invitation to Tender – Activity Planner: Holy Trinity Hastings

Focus Consultants are managing the procurement of the consultancy team for their client Holy Trinity Hastings.

Holy Trinity Hastings is seeking an Activity Planner to lead the development of the Activity Plan for the Heritage at HTH Project. This crucial role involves creating a detailed strategy that ensures the project is both ‘people-focused’ and ‘heritage-focused,’ whilst aligning with National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) guidelines. As an Activity Planner, you’ll collaborate closely with the team to identify target audiences, analyse engagement barriers, and design innovative activities that meet the diverse needs of our community.

As Activity Planner, you’ll develop a comprehensive Activity Plan that reflects the unique goals and objectives of Holy Trinity Hastings. Tasks will include reviewing strategic contexts, analysing audience profiles, and identifying gaps in engagement. Working with partners like The Keep Falmer and Hastings Museum, you’ll coordinate consultation programs to ensure under-represented voices are heard and integrated into their planning process. Additionally, you’ll liaise with the Interpretation Planner and Evaluation Consultant to align strategies and evaluate the success of their activities. If you have experience in writing Activity Plans, a knack for creative problem-solving, and a commitment to inclusive engagement, they invite you to join them in shaping the future of Holy Trinity Hastings.

This work has a budget of £25,000. This should include travel and expenses but excluding VAT. The consultant is expected to tailor their work to the demands of the programme and some occasional evening working may be required. There is some room for movement if this is not considered sufficient for the work required.

Holy Trinity Hastings are also procuring the following consultants should these opportunities be of interest:
• Quantity Surveyor
• Architectural Design Team (Including Principal Designer, Conservation Architect,
• Structural Engineer, MEP Engineer, Access Consultant, Lighting Designer)
• Interpretation Planner
• Business Planner
• Evaluation Consultant
• Fundraising Consultant

You can download the activity planner brief here.

For full tender documentation please contact administration@focus-consultants.com with “Holy Trinity Hastings – Activity Planner” in the subject heading.

Communications Officer: Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust

Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust established in 1979, restores buildings of heritage value and brings them back into use. Significant buildings in this region have been saved by the Trust, such as Alderman Fenwick’s House, 28/30 The Close in Newcastle; the Old Low Light at the North Shields Fish Quay; and St Hilda’s Pit Head in South Shields.

They are looking for a Communications Officer with skills in marketing to join the trust who can engage with local communities, deliver events and activities, build a base of volunteers, increase membership and manage and maintain their website and social media platforms.

Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this 12 month post aims to connect more people with Trust properties and work to enable them to gain a better understanding of and care for local heritage. This will be done through the organisation, promotion, delivery and evaluation of a programme of activities and will establish a project legacy. They are looking for someone to work enthusiastically as part of the Trusts’ team of staff and volunteers to help deliver their vision.

Application Process
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and passion for the role to corrina@twbpt.org.uk
To arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact kari@twbpt.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on 2nd April 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview during the week commencing 8th April 2024.

Job Description:
KEY TASKS
• Increase awareness and visibility of Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust.
• Work with Trustees, staff and partners to roll out the Communications Plan.
• Contribute to the Trusts online and social media output to grow audiences.
• Build volunteer base and develop Trust membership scheme.
• Develop and deliver activities/projects to engage communities with their local heritage.
• Connect diverse communities/minority groups to help improve social inclusion.
• Ensure project legacy and plan for sustainability.

FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT
• Manage the day to day running of the project.
• Manage project budget and complete any project claims.
• Facilitate and manage meetings/social gatherings.
• Commission specialist practitioners to co-deliver projects as required.
• Prepare and deliver reports to Trustees and Funders.
• Regularly reviewing the progress of projects against agreed outcomes/targets.
• Evaluate the project with mentor support.

GENERAL
• Work within the Trusts Policies.
• Maintain best practice and attend training as necessary.
• Ensure that Health & Safety risks are assessed and standards maintained.

ABILITIES
Demonstrate:
• verbal and written excellent communication skills.
• an ability to connect with people at all levels and build relationships quickly.
• administrative and organisational skills.

Evidence:
• marketing and communications skills using social media.
• managing projects, fundraising, evaluation and reporting to funders.
• co-ordinating volunteers in a charity or heritage setting.
• relevant digital skills, including working knowledge of Word and Excel

Know:
• website management and content creation.
• membership schemes.
• best practice in events management and community engagement.
• database management.

Can:
• work as part of a team, remotely and on own initiative.
• multi-task and prioritise own workload under pressure.
• travel between sites (driving license/vehicle access)

Be:
• Proactive, enthusiastic, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Flexible approach to duties and working hours.
• Educated to degree level or similar.
• In sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Trust.

Duty Manager at St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead: Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust

Hours: Average 30 hours per week, which will include weekend work and evening
Contract: This post is offered due to funding from the Community Ownership fund and will run from April 2024 to December 2024
Salary: £16,000 pro rata over the term of the contract. Full time equivalent salary £24,000 for 12 months.
Location: St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead

Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust are looking for a dynamic Duty Manager to orchestrate events and activities and provide a warm and inclusive welcome for all at St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead. You will choreograph the planning and delivery of events, whether in-house or coordinating with external parties. Managing requirements like catering, audio visual needs, space layout, and other details to ensure a seamless service
and positive experience. Supporting their fantastic volunteers who assist with activities around St Mary’s, growing opportunities for their involvement, and delivering the necessary coaching and encouragement. Take command of health and safety at the venue, ensuring that everyone involved can enjoy their time here worry-free.

Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust, established in 1979, rescues and reforms buildings of historic significance, breathing new life into the region’s rich heritage. As proud stewards of places such as Alderman Fenwick’s House, 28/30 The Close in Newcastle; the Old Low Light at the North Shields Fish Quay; and St Hilda’s Pit Head in South Shields, they’re a small team making a big impact.

Your stage:
St Mary’s Heritage Centre, nestled in the heart of Gateshead, is the latest jewel in our crown. This historic gem was recently handed to us by Gateshead Council, tasked with preserving its essence for the people of Gateshead. Now, they’re on the hunt for an inspiring Duty Manager to be the maestro of this magnificent setting.

Your role:
Key responsibilities:
• Deliver top-notch customer service as the public face of St Mary’s Heritage Centre.
• Manage opening, closing procedures while maintaining cleanliness and safety, training and delegating others to provide additional cover.
• Run a small café serving teas, coffees, snacks, handle supplies, and manage
volunteer/staff assistance when required.
• Consult on full catering bookings, run through procedures, practicalities, and safety standards. Create a roster of approved suppliers, place orders when needed.
• Set-up and instruct on the use of audio-visual equipment.
• Manage volunteer coordination, support, training, recruitment while focusing on inclusivity.
• Collaborate with local communities, volunteers, heritage groups, the Tyne Derwent Way team for planning and execution of activities and events.
• Communicate emergency procedures, hiring conditions, health and safety protocols to those working in or hiring the building.
• Check event compliance with statutory requirements including licensing, insurances, hygiene certificates.
• Promptly respond to incidents, emergencies on-site, report concerns.
• Follow and implement Trust’s Policies.
• Attend training when necessary and maintain best practices.
• Look for improvements in operational procedures.

What you bring:
Essential:
• Proven track record in events management.
• Demonstrable experience working with Volunteers in charitable or heritage settings.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational skills, ability to delegate.
• Ability to collaborate, work independently, with a proactive and positive mindset.
• Flexibility in duty and working hours.
• Going through a DBS check.

Desirable:
• Experience in café work, Food Hygiene certificates.
• Experience in managing cash systems and budgets.
• Familiarity with setting up AV equipment, designing events, venue aesthetics.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, prioritise workloads.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, risk assessments.
• Basic computer skills, word, excel, design tools for posters.
• First Aid and Fire Marshal Training.

Final Call:
As part of the Trust and the Gateshead Riverside Partnership, you will have a direct role in bringing the Tyne Derwent Way to life, a project seeking to infuse art, history, and nature into a route that showcases Gateshead’s unique cultural heritage.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, and you’re ready to conduct this extraordinary performance, they’d love to hear from you. Together, you will create sustainable spaces for everyone to discover and enjoy the local history, and you will play a key role in doing so. Apply now and help them make this vision a reality.

Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and passion for the role to bev@twbpt.org.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 2nd April 12 noon
Interview date scheduled: Wednesday 10th April
If you would like to discuss the role in advance, please contact bev@twbpt.org.uk

Heritage Engagement Officer – Tyne Derwent Way: Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust

The Role: Looking for a chance to breathe life into local heritage? We are seeking a passionate Heritage Engagement Officer to bring alive the rich history of the Tyne Derwent Way, a green corridor teeming with culture and heritage. The role calls for someone skilled in engaging local communities and visitors, fostering understanding and nurturing local heritage. From planning events to creating new historical resources, you will work hand-in-hand with the Tyne Derwent Way team, volunteers, stakeholders, and heritage groups.

Reporting to: Project Operations Manager, Tyne Derwent Way
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, including occasional weekend work and evenings.
Contract: 12 months 1st May 2024 – 30th April 2025
Salary: £15,000 per annum, £25,000 Full time equivalent
Location: St Mary’s Heritage Centre, and other Gateshead and Newcastle locations

The Organisation: The Tyne Derwent Way is a valued project, funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. Delivered buy the Gateshead Riverside Partnership it is led by Gateshead Council in collaboration with The National Trust, Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust, and both Newcastle and Northumbria Universities. This post is supported by funding from Historic England.

The Tyne Derwent Way (TDW) links St Mary’s Heritage Centre in the urban center of Gateshead along the River Tyne through Gateshead Riverside Park, past Dunston Staiths and turns south on the Derwent River into Derwenthaugh Country Park, Land of Oak and Iron through to the Gibside Estate.

Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust, established in 1979, rescues and reforms buildings of historic significance, breathing new life into our region’s rich heritage. As proud stewards of places such as Alderman Fenwick’s House, in Newcastle; the OldLow Light at the North Shields Fish Quay; Dunston Staiths and St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead, we’re a small team making a big impact.

Key Tasks

• Drive engagement around local heritage, fostering a deep connection within the community.
• Plan, organise, oversee heritage activities, infusing local flavour into cultural events.
• Collaborate closely with different stakeholders – team members, volunteers, heritage groups, ensuring heritage is effectively weaved into the greater project.
• Foster volunteers’ growth, creating a community of heritage champions.
• Showcase best practices around heritage conservation and enable an understanding to the wider community.
• Investigate existing resources from earlier projects and bring it to new audiences.
• Develop projects targeting diverse communities & commission specialised practitioners.
• Collect project evaluation data to meet SPF funding requirements.
• Ensure that Health & Safety risks are assessed, and standards maintained.

Abilities
Essential

• Heritage and conservation background with a keen understanding of Best Practices.
• Proven experience with volunteers in a charitable/heritage setting, event management, and community engagement.
• Excellent communication, administrative, organisational, and project management skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible approach to work, with excellent team collaboration abilities.
• Need to be DBS checked.
• You will need to be DBS checked.

Desirable

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload under pressure.
• An understanding of Health and Safety and risk assessments
• Ability to travel between sites (driving license/vehicle access)
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Working knowledge of database management & computer skills.

Join us on this exciting journey that enriches our shared spaces and elevates our historical narrative to a wider audience. Your work will be central to the vision of ‘Together we will create sustainable spaces that work for everyone to discover and enjoy the local history, art and nature through heritage, cultural and sporting activities.’ Apply today and be a catalyst for change in how we engage with our heritage.

Application Process

To apply for this post, please send your CV with a covering letter addressing the Key Tasks and Essential Skills and Attributes to: bev@twbpt.org.uk Referees will not be approached without your consent.To arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact bev@twbpt.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of application is 8th April 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview Monday 15th April 2024.

Community Engagement Officer: Hearth Historic Buildings Trust

Location: Old Museum Building, Belfast
Duration: 12 month fixed-term contract (with potential for a further 18-24 months based on successful delivery grant funding)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: Full time or Part time 30hrs negotiable (pro-rata). (Will include occasional evening and weekend working.)

Hearth Historic Buildings Trust was established in 1972 by the National Trust and the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society with a view to rescuing historic buildings that were under threat. It is the longest-established and most active building preservation trust in Northern Ireland, having restored over forty houses and a variety of larger buildings that now house restaurants, a theatre and community facilities.

Riddel’s Warehouse is Hearth’s largest regeneration project in the heart of Belfast City Centre. The vision is to restore this unique grade B+ listed building into a centre for the creative industry, providing a flexible performance and exhibition area with creative co-working space.

Hearth is seeking to appoint a strategic, functional and professional lead for community engagement during the development and restoration of Riddel’s Warehouse.

Hearth has been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop a centre for the arts and co-working hub as part of the redevelopment of the impressive historic listed building Riddel’s Warehouse on Ann Street, Belfast. This exciting project will incorporate various heritage, environmental and community elements. Successful completion of the development phase will result in a further Heritage Fund application toward the delivery phase to see the physical works completed to the building. Both phases will require active community engagement with the local and wider community of Belfast, the arts community, and the heritage of the area as a high priority.

As the Community Engagement Officer, you will play a significant role in bringing this project to life, connecting people to their local heritage and engaging with the community to investigate their needs. The trust are looking for a motivated self-starter who is enthusiastic, organised and a proactive communicator and who has experience working in community outreach and with stakeholders.

KEY TASKS

Identifying and connecting with established community groups, arts and heritage groups and community centres within the local area and build relationships with key community representatives.
Lead the development and delivery of a programme of communications and activities, including appropriate events/workshops/tours/story gathering and social media content with the above groups.
Manage communications with ‘meanwhile users’ and develop engagement collaborations as appropriate.
Establishing relationships with representatives of other stakeholder groups (including local councillors, central and local govt., potential users, businesses, cultural institutions, and student community), and other heritage or story-gathering projects in the waterfront area.
Sharing information on heritage including traditional skills, apprenticeship and other related employment or training opportunities.
The recruitment and management of a pool of volunteers.
Working closely with the Heritage Development Officer and committee to establish an evaluation methodology to record and assess community engagement, needs and success.
Recording and storing information gathered for reporting, and to feed into an exhibition of Riddel’s and its stories
Reporting regularly to the project team and committee.
Carrying out other tasks that may arise through the project’s development.

KEY OUTCOMES

Engagement events and workshops are delivered.
More of the city centre and waterfront residents know about the warehouse and its heritage.
The requirements and wishes of the local residential community and Belfast’s arts community are established and considered when developing the design brief.
More residents, especially those in the targeted groups, engage with the events in the new facilities.
Community performance and arts groups use the building for events.
More local stories relating to Belfast’s industrial heritage are gathered and shared.
Material is gathered and prepared for Riddel’s permanent exhibition.
Members of the community become actively involved in the project.
Relationships with other stakeholders are strengthened and developed.

COMPETENCIES

Essential

Minimum of 1 year experience of community engagement activity.
Proven experience of working with a range of organisations with varying needs.
Excellent communication skills at all levels, particularly in verbal communication and interacting with others effectively.
Experience of producing and presenting reports.
Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings as required.
Genuine interest in the community and the project.
Ability to plan and run events.

Desirable

Two years’ experience in a community engagement role or similar.
Minimum third level qualification.
Knowledge of the area.
Ability to think creatively and implement innovative ideas on a restricted budget.
Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects.
A genuine appreciation and understanding of heritage and conservation.

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a personal statement explaining in not more than 800 words, why you are the right person for this role and including two relevant case studies. Please also include two referees. Chosen candidates will be invited to an in-person interview on Friday 12th April. The trust aims to inform successful shortlisted applicants of their invitation to interview on Tuesday 9th April.

Hearth is a registered charity founded on the basis that everyone can benefit from historic buildings as shared assets which can be used and enjoyed by all, helping to create a healthy and stable society. As society becomes more diverse, they aim to be aware and inclusive to meet the needs of everyone.

Reporting to: Heritage Development Officer

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at noon.

Interviews: Friday 12th April.

Start Date: May 2024.

Benefits: Flexible working / Option of hybrid working.
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
Relevant training opportunities available.

Evaluation Consultant: West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust

West Midlands Historic Building Trust (WMHBT) are seeking an experienced evaluation consultant to monitor and evaluate the ‘A Homely Future for St Michael’s Place’ Project, in Warwick. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and Historic England, the project represents an exciting collaboration between WMHBT and Warwick District Council (WDC) to rescue heritage buildings at risk for a sustainable use as affordable housing.

The Consultant will lead the work and write the final evaluation report in line with current best practice and guidance. They must have previous experience of evaluating Heritage funded projects, including considering how projects meet NLHF outcomes and investment principles.

Initially this will be for the evaluation of the development phase and the preparation of the development phase evaluation framework. Subject to funding, WMHBT reserve the option to reappoint or re-tender for the delivery phase of the project.

Closing date: 12pm 22nd March 2024

For more information and tender brief email: admin@wmhbt.org.uk

Invitation to Tender – Evaluation Consultant: Birmingham Museums Trust

Our Partner Members Focus Consultants are working with Birmingham Museums Trust to put together a team for the trust’s Laying the Foundations project.

Birmingham Museum Trust is on the road to significant transformation. It is therefore essential to document and record our findings, learn and improve as they progress. They are committed to embedding new ways of working and are seeking external evaluation support to assist them in this process.

In order to evaluation the Resilient Heritage Laying the Foundation Project, they require the following:

• Baseline benchmarking of organisational culture and capacities.
• Establishing the evaluation framework for the project – defining the what, how, when, who, and why.
• Periodic evaluation reports.
• A post-project review will be required to be submitted to the NLHF in line with their guidance.

What they’re looking for:

The collective team will bring to the table big ideas and ambition that creatively respond to the vision, unafraid to challenge accepted norms, collaborating to support the client in further refining their vision and objectives, rooted in community needs. The team should have a strong sense of Birmingham and its unique characteristics and super-diversity. You will need to have a deep understanding of this area of work, but you do not necessarily need to be a bricks and mortar consultancy firm. They welcome responses from individuals, companies, or collaborations.

Ultimately, they do not mind who you are (although if you are not based in the city, they hope that you would see the benefit of spending ample time here to get under the skin of its residents). Their teams are diverse, as is the city, and your work will recognise, celebrate, and respond to this.

If you consider yourself suitable for certain parts of the brief but not the whole, they would still like to hear from you as they are looking to create the right team who can bring something to the table, which may involve a certain amount of matchmaking with those who have different skill sets. They want you to understand their passion for change, appreciate the exploratory nature of this work, and be robust and brave with your assertions.

Download the Evaluation Strategy brief here.

Download the Laying the Foundations Invitation to Tender here.

Invitation to Tender – Citizens Jury: Birmingham Museums Trust

Our Partner Members Focus Consultants are working with Birmingham Museums Trust to put together a team for the trust’s Laying the Foundations project.

BMT is currently commissioning a team of experts to review its Governance, Business Model and Fundraising, with a view to recommending new approaches to create a radically democratic museum and the structures, skills and capacities to deliver them and the Citizen’s Jury is integral to this work.

They are looking to have representatives from all sections of society involved in a single conversation about what Birmingham means to them and what roles the museum could play in enhancing the life of the city. They wish to delve deeper than what is currently possible in focus groups, advisory panels or surveys, and host at least 30 hours of facilitated conversations with at least 25 representatives.

They are looking for consultants to:
• Carry out the required planning, design, liaison and project management.
• Work with us to set up the Oversight Group and facilitate Oversight Group meetings.
• Work with the Oversight Group to identify key expert witnesses and source other expert witnesses to address topics raised by the participants.
• Planning and facilitation of CJ sessions with participants.
• Management of participants including vouchers, onboarding and childcare.
• Facilitate launch and public closing event.
• Commission a documentary film of the event.
• Submit final report.

What they’re looking for:

Download the Citizens Jury Brief here.

Download the Laying the Foundations Invitation to Tender here.

Volunteering Opportunities

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

Charity Trustee: Strathearn Arts

Strathearn Arts is a community-owned arts charity (Strathearn Artspace SCO44319) aiming to enrich people’s lives, bring the community together and put Strathearn on the cultural map of Scotland. They do this by providing all sections of their community with high-quality artistic and cultural experiences including live music events, theatre, comedy performances, film screenings, tea dances, visual art workshops and creative learning opportunities. They are a true community arts hub with our box office and shop providing a showcase for local artists, craft makers and writers.

Their venue is housed in a Category B listed building in the centre of Crieff which has served as a place of entertainment and education for over two centuries and whose heritage and fabric we are dedicated to preserving and developing. The facilities are widely used by other local arts and music groups of all ages for creative workshops, classes, rehearsals and performances. They host a range of arts-based therapeutic activities for those facing mental and physical health challenges. More information can be found on their website www.strathearnarts.org and in their annual report.

The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees with wide-ranging backgrounds and experience. They are embarking on an exciting and ambitious development programme and to support this, together with the ongoing work of the charity, they are seeking to appoint additional new trustees with a spectrum of skills and experience. If you have an interest in the arts and heritage and professional skills which could assist in the governance and management of the charity and would be interested in helping them on their development journey, they would invite you to contact them by email in the first instance, providing an expression of interest and CV, to Fiona Warrender, Trustee and Secretary to the Board.

email – fiona.warrender@strathearnarts.org

Download the information pack here.

Expressions of interest to be submitted by 26th April.

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.

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:

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

What we are looking for:

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