Invitation to Tender – Quantity Surveyor: The Arkwright Society 

The Arkwright Society at Cromford Mills wishes to appoint a Quantity Surveyor for the redevelopment of Building 1, associated other buildings, structures and public realm at Cromford Mills. This critical appointment will support the development and delivery of our landmark National Lottery Heritage Fund project – Cromford Mills: Celebrating Heritage, Creating a Sustainable Future.

The Arkwright Society is seeking an experienced and dynamic Quantity Surveyor for the transformational heritage project at Cromford Mills, a Grade I listed site and integral to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. This exciting project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other partners, will transform historic mill buildings currently on the Historic England National Heritage at Risk Register into vibrant spaces for visitors, events, and tenancies, securing the site’s future and enhancing public access and engagement.

The Quantity Surveyor will have proven expertise in heritage cost management, construction economics, procurement strategies, and risk assessment for complex historic sites. The appointed consultant will develop detailed cost plans for the repair and repurposing of key buildings, budget estimates for new public spaces, and provide strategic cost advice to ensure value for money and financial viability. The role includes leading on cost control, procurement strategies, and compliance with Heritage Fund requirements, as well as supporting the project team in programme development, inflation assessment, and risk management.

For a full brief and application details, please follow the link
https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/about/jobs/

Tender submission deadline: Friday 17th November 2025 at 17.00

Tender assessment / interviews: Week of 24th November 2025.

If you would like an informal conversation or to visit the site, please contact Éilis Scott, CEO of The Arkwright Society at escott@arkwrightsociety.org.uk.
Visits will take place upon appointment on Thursday / Friday 6th/7th November 2025

Community Engagement Programme, OPEN WATER: Lido Brynaman 

Application Deadline: Monday 3 November
Form of Contract: Freelance, part-time, averaging 2 days a week from November 2025 to April 2026. Potential for job-share.
Fee: £10,000
Location: Brynamman, Ammanford

Lido Brynaman / The Baths has been awarded funding by the Welsh Government to support an extensive feasibility study that will move forward their plans to bring this much-loved facility back to life. Continuing their partnership with Rural Office and the Architectural Heritage Fund, the eight-month feasibility study will conclude with a community event that is planned for summer of 2026, before a detailed planning application is submitted to the local authority.

They are looking for a Community Engagement Manager (part-time) to run the project. This could be an individual or an organisation with appropriate experience. For more information or to apply for the role please contact brynamanlido@gmail.com. Deadline Monday 3^rd November.

Alongside the technological investigations they will continue to involve the local community to make sure that they are engaged and informed as the project moves forward.

This new Community Engagement Programme: Open Water will focus on Access, Health & Wellbeing and Ecology.

Job Summary and Descriptions are available to download here:

Community Engagement Job Description 2025

Cym – Disgrifiad Swydd Ymgysylltu Cymunedol 2025

Application deadline: Monday 3 November

Project Development Officer, St Margaret’s Church, Braemar: Historic Churches Scotland

Application Deadline: Monday 10 November, 9am
Form of Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract
Salary: £50,000 pa
Location: Flexible home-working, with frequent travel to Braemar

Historic Churches Scotland is seeking a Project Development Officer for the St Margaret’s Braemar – Regenerating a hidden Scottish masterpiece project. The project’s principal aim is to repair, conserve and regenerate the Category A Listed St Margaret’s Church in Braemar. In partnership with St Margaret’s Trust we will secure the future of St Margaret’s as a beautiful and creative historic place for people in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

This role has been supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Apply with CV and covering letter to: contact@historicchurches.scot

Download the job description.

Application deadline: Monday 10 November, 9am

Heritage Engagement Producer: Middle Child

Middle Child are seeking an experienced Heritage Engagement Producer with a minimum of two years’ experience in delivering and/or organising successful arts activities with a diverse range of groups.

The 18-month long role will begin in January 2026 as part of Let It Burn, a major new production about Hull’s original Theatre Royal, which stood on Humber Street until it burnt down in 1859, and again in 1869.

This story will be brought to life through performance and public engagement, rooted in original materials uncovered at Hull History Centre.

The production will happen in their new venue in 2027, just steps from the original site.

As part of this work, they’ll collaborate with residents in East Hull to explore the civic legacy of Ing Road’s theatre-themed street names – built between 1958 and 1961 – through creative workshops and a co-designed mural.

For a full job description and details of how to apply, before the deadline of Friday 14 November, visit the Middle Child website.

To have an informal chat about the role, please email senior producer Sarah, on sarah@middlechildtheatre.co.uk.

Application deadline: 14th November

Invitation to Tender – Activity, Engagement and Interpretation Plan Consultant: South East Arts London Partnership

Focus Consultants are working with the South East Arts London Partnership to secure a team for their Old Deptford Library project.

They are inviting tenders from a suitably qualified Activity, Engagement and Interpretation Plan Consultant for a repair and renovation project at the Partnership’s home – the old Deptford Central Library. The project successfully achieved a Development Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Heritage Fund) and the Partnership is now seeking support from a Design Team who will assist it in the future visioning of the site, alongside a wider consultant team.

The appointment is for the Development stage, although they may need further support for Interpretation in Delivery. As such the contract will include an option to extend it after the end of the Development Phase (RIBA Stage 3). This is to allow the Partnership to submit a second-round application to the Heritage Fund to secure the funds required for the capital works.

The Consultant is required to review existing documentation and work in consultation with the Partnership and other appointed professionals – including the Architect Design Team, Cost Consultant, Business Plan Consultant, Fundraising Consultant and Project Manager – in order to develop the proposals.

Tender submission deadline: 18th November

Download the Cover Letter Instructions
Download the Form of Tender|
Download the Consultant Brief

Invitation to Tender – Consultant Kirkmichael and Glenshee Churches: Mount Blair Community Development Trust

Mount Blair Community Development Trust (MBCDT) are seeking to commission two detailed viability reports regarding these local church buildings. In brief summary, each report should investigate the feasibility of potential future uses for these buildings and whether there are viable options to bring either, or both, into community ownership.

Each building brings with it a particular set of challenges and opportunities and any proposed solutions may also be radically different: the building size, building type, location within the community, condition, access to services, associations with accompanying glebe land, legal implications and potential to offer different outcomes all need to be formally assessed. The Architectural Heritage Fund provide a report template of the elements required within such reports, and there is a strict requirement to use this for the Kirkmichael building. They propose the same template is used for the Glenshee building.

A Consultant’s Brief document is available which includes in depth information regarding our requirements, the full scope of this work and the tendering process. To express your interest and receive a copy of the Brief please contact colin.reed@mbcdt.co.uk

Expression of interest deadline: 17.00 on 7^th November 2025

Lead Consultant and Design Team : The Arkwright Society

The Arkwright Society at Cromford Mills wishes to appoint a Lead Consultant and design team for the redevelopment of Building 1, associated other buildings, structures and public realm at Cromford Mills.  This critical appointment will support the development and delivery of our landmark National Lottery Heritage Fund project – Cromford Mills: Celebrating Heritage, Creating a Sustainable Future.

The Arkwright Society is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Consultant to assemble and manage a design team of subcontractors to provide the design services required for this transformational heritage project at Cromford Mills, a Grade I listed site and integral to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. This exciting project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other partners, will transform historic mill buildings currently on the Historic England National Heritage at Risk Register into vibrant spaces for visitors, events, and tenancies, securing the site’s future and enhancing public access and engagement.

It is envisaged that the Lead Consultant will be an architect, although this need not be the case, and will act as Design Team Leader and, in due course (subject to funding), Contract Administrator.

The Design Team must be suitably qualified and experienced in the repair and repurposing of highly graded heritage assets. They should demonstrate a clear understanding of, and preferably prior experience with, working within World Heritage Sites and conservation areas. In addition, the team must be able to evidence skills in delivering commercially efficient and viable design solutions.

For a full brief and application details, please follow the link – https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/about/jobs/

Tender submission deadline:  Monday 10^th November 2025 at 5pm

Tender assessment (with allowance for interviews): week of 17^th November 2025

If you would like an informal conversation or to visit the site, please contact Éilis Scott, CEO of The Arkwright Society at escott@arkwrightsociety.org.uk.  Visits will take place upon appointment on 23^rd and 24^th October 2025

Project Delivery Manager – Mackintosh Illuminated: National Trust for Scotland

Salary: £40,707 to £44,847 pro-rata per annum
Status: Full time, 40 hrs per week; permanent position.
Location: Flexible with time to be spent at the main properties, home working, and hot desking available at NTS premises regionally.

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking a Project Delivery Manager for the Mackintosh Illuminated Project. National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is the largest membership Charity in Scotland, with a mission to protect, care for, share and speak up for Scotland’s magnificent heritage, including its historic buildings, landscapes, footpaths and collections.

The Mackintosh Illuminated Project comprises a major capital conservation project at the A Listed Hill House in Helensburgh and an ambitious programme to raise awareness and appreciation of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his artist designer wife, Margaret MacDonald to an international audience. The Project therefore spans oversight of construction works, project management, skills training, conservation, historical research, interpretation, engagement and community relations. The project also encopasses the Trust’s other CRM property – the Mackintosh at the Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall St in Glasgow where facilities and expertise already exist but will form part of a new exploration and exhibition of their work.

The Project Delivery Manger will work alongside and support the Project Director in project planning & scheduling, budget monitoring, project administration, and progress reporting. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Whilst a key part of a small, skilled team the role will have a direct responsibility for leading on a critical aspects of the project delivery.

This role has been supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Download the full job description. 
https://ntswebstorage01.blob.core.windows.net/nts-web-assets-production/downloads/Mackintosh-Illuminated-Project-Delivery-Manage.pdf

Application deadline: 4pm on Friday November 7th 2025

Project Officer: Fife Historic Buildings Trust

Salary: £32,000 per annum pro-rated at 0.8 (4 days/ 28.8 hours per week), fixed term to March 2028.

Fife Historic Buildings Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with good heritage, project management and people skills to work with their existing Project Manager on new and existing FHBT projects across Fife.

FHBT is an independent charitable Buildings Preservation Trust formed in 1997. Their mission is to create viable futures for heritage buildings and their communities by inspiring and enabling visionary conservation projects. Fife has a particularly rich and varied heritage with over 6,200 listed buildings and 48 conservation areas. They have helped deliver over £50m in historic environment regeneration projects in Fife, supporting town centres, businesses, tourism and local communities.

FHBT’s services are in demand, and there are many opportunities to develop projects that provide opportunities for engaging people and organisations across Fife with their heritage.

This is a new part-time fixed term post, funded by Historic Environment Scotland, to increase capacity within the existing FHBT team to develop existing and new historic environment regeneration projects in Fife, principally the restoration and re-use of historic buildings at risk.

You do not necessarily need to have formal qualifications or training in this area. You might have a background in archaeology, listed buildings, conservation, building surveying, architecture, community projects, or other areas.

Download the job description, including details of how to apply to join our fantastic team, here: Opportunities – Fife Historic Buildings Trust

Application deadline: 7^th November 2025, 5pm

Tentative interview date: 2^nd December 2025.

If you have any questions before applying, please contact opportunities@fifehistoricbuildings.org.uk

Conservation Architect-Led Design Team – Invitation to Tender: The Arthouse Partnership

Focus Consultants are working with The Arthouse Partnership who are inviting tenders from a suitably qualified Conservation Architect-Led Design Team to initially develop plans for a repair and renovation project at the Partnership’s home – the old Deptford Central Library.

The project successfully achieved a Development Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Partnership is now seeking support from a Design Team who will assist it in the future visioning of the site, alongside a wider consultant team.

The appointment is for design from RIBA Stage 0 to Stage 7, but the contract will include a break clause at the end of Stage 3. The project will maintain and extend the building’s current function as a community arts centre and artists’ studios – the ‘Arthouse’ – by building on their heritage of, and commitment to, creativity, access and cooperation. The project will launch a new chapter for the building and its contemporary arts and community programme. The budget for the capital works is £2.152m including inflation and contingency.

If you are interest in receiving the tender documents please contact administration@focus-consultants.com

Deadline for tender submissions: 4th November

Trustees: Port Sunlight Village Trust

Port Sunlight Village Trust is calling on passionate individuals to help shape the future of one of the UK’s most unique heritage sites. As custodians of one of the world’s finest surviving industrial worker villages, they are seeking new Trustees to join their Executive Board and support their mission to preserve, promote, and evolve this unique community.

As a Trustee, you will help shape the future of Port Sunlight by:

• Playing a central role in their ambitious plans.
• Supporting innovative learning programmes and research.
• Helping them thrive as a charity that relies on visitors, donors, and supporters.
• Being involved with their resident advisory groups and Board working groups.

Potential applicants do not need to work in heritage or housing to apply. Expertise in areas such as regeneration, landscape management, cultural and visitor destination development, capital projects, data management, and legal affairs is especially valuable.

The role is voluntary with reasonable expenses including travel covered. Commitment is part time and will involve attending 4 board meetings per year, 2 away-days, plus working and advisory group involvement.

Application deadline: Friday 28th November

Interviews to be held in early January.

Find out more and download a recruitment pack.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter (or video) to trusteerecruitment@portsunlightvillage.com

Volunteers: Middleton Hall

Secure your place in history!  Middleton Hall are looking for volunteers to join their team.

The Hall, gardens and grounds have been lovingly restored by their team of dedicated volunteers since 1980. They are always keen to welcome new enthusiastic people to help take care of their unique historic house and gardens and help open its doors to more visitors.

Join their friendly volunteer team and share your existing experience and skills or learn new skills while you work in a beautiful setting. Want to volunteer at a heritage and horticultural site in the Midlands, then look no further! They offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities – gardening, tea room, visitor experience, events, living history reenactment, bookshop and so much more !

To find out how you can make a difference and join the team, visit their website https://www.middleton-hall.co.uk/volunteer or
contact enquiries@middleton-hall.co.uk

CIC Co-Director: Open Arms Kington (OAK)

Contract type: Voluntary, expenses paid

Contract period: Open-ended/Permanent

Open Arms Kington is looking for additional directors for our Community Interest
Company. This is an exciting voluntary role and an important moment to join us as
we work towards achieving the full restoration of The Oxford Arms as a community
hub serving the people of Kington.

Download the full role description from OAK’s website: https://www.openarmskington.co.uk/opportunities

Closing date: 30th November 2025

Assorted Volunteers: Ramsgate Historic Quarter Scheme

The Ramsgate Historic Quarter Scheme are looking for a range of volunteers to join their team.

They’re looking for volunteers to help with Captain Abbott’s Garden, with their traditional lighting scheme, for their heritage building skills workshops and to raise money for a permanent school.

They need a historical researcher to find out more about the sea captains who lived in the area as well as their international trading partners and for their campaign to trace the lost architectural treasures of Ramsgate.

And finally, a tech creative to run their digital design, social media and website.

To apply contact info@ramsgatehistoricquarter.org

Treasurer – Gracemount Mansion Development Trust

Gracemount Mansion are at an exciting stage in their project and need an enthusiastic Treasurer to come on board.    

They are looking for someone who has either previously held a Treasurer role or who has a background in Finance and would like the opportunity to take on a Treasurer role, by way of a Trustee position on the Board. 

You’ll be joining a Board of many talents. All the Trustees have a passion to drive forward the Gracemount Mansion project which is at the first phases of the redevelopment programme.  This will see the repair and redevelopment of Gracemount Mansion House, a B listed building, to its former glory for the benefit of the community. 

 Trustee commitment 

The commitment of our Trustees is that we ask you to attend our formal quarterly Trustee meetings (often held in the evening), an AGM and a max of two strategy workshops a year.  Some of our other Trustees chair sub-committees e.g. Property and Planning; Finance and Funding etc. 

Treasurer commitment 

We would ask the Treasurer to chair the finance and funding committee, held at a time that is convenient for you. 

Other requirements would see you being a signatory on the bank account, presenting the financials at our AGM, and if you really want to get totally involved helping oversee the monthly booking process and other key financial matters e.g. liaising on VAT matters, donation and gift aid tracking etc 

To find out more about Gracemount Mansion and the role visit their website: https://gracemountmansion.com/vacancies

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Volunteer Tour Guides: Sir John Moore Foundation

1. Opening the museum for visitors on Sunday afternoons
2. Maintain effective records and carry out relevant administrative tasks.
3. Keeping the museum clean and tidy, ready for the following week.

1. Good communication and organisation skills
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. Interest in the heritage and history of Appleby Magna, Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Moore, or education.

Volunteers: Norwegian Church Arts Centre

The Norwegian Church Arts Centre is currently seeking to appoint volunteers for a variety of roles to contribute towards the success of the Norwegian Church Heritage Research and Outreach project. The roles we are currently seeking volunteers for are…
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Gallery Welcome Hosts: The Gallery Welcome Hosts will play a crucial part in promoting the history of the church and the heritage work being carried out by the team at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, particularly when their semi-permanent exhibition is on show in the Dahl-Oriel Gallery, or they have internally organised exhibitions. The Gallery Welcome Hosts will be situated in the gallery to help and answer visitors’ questions, invigilate exhibitions, and track visitor numbers. They will also contribute to the registration of guests and speakers at conferences and heritage-related events.

Educational Facilitators: Volunteers in this role will help organise the church’s educational, craft, and community engagement activities.

Research Assistants: The Research Assistants will help the Historian and Outreach Officer in researching and producing information focused on the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in the United Kingdom. They will also help maintain the project’s digital Open Science Framework site. The Research Assistants can be based remotely, checking in with the Historian and Outreach Officer when required.

Newsletter Sub Editors: The Newsletter Sub Editors will contribute to the development and editing of a new newsletter – ‘Friends of the Norwegian Church’. The publication will include information about the Art Centre’s heritage work, community events, and updates about other activities at the Norwegian Church. They will report to the Editor of the newsletter, the Historian and Outreach Officer.
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These voluntary roles provide excellent opportunities to gain experience working in a thriving cultural venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay. If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact thomas@norwegianchurchcardiff.com with any queries you may have or to register your interest.

Trustee: Middleton Hall and Gardens

Middleton Hall is a grade 2*listed building and Garden situated in North Warwickshire, run by a board of Trustees and a large team of volunteers and full-time staff.

They are looking to add to their board of Trustees and are seeking individuals with experience of any of the following areas:

• The role of Treasurer
• Organisational development,
• Fundraising in third sector organisations,
• Grounds and garden development,
• Conservation and land management
• Qualified chartered accountant / financial qualifications and experience
• Human resource systems,
• Strategic management in public sector organisations.

The Trustee will be part of a Board of experienced personnel managing the Middleton Hall Charitable Trust and reinforcing its effectiveness as a not-for-profit heritage site. Trustees will also be members of the Board Sub Committees which oversee the human resource processes, the finance position, strategic planning, and tenant’s issues.

Board meetings are approximately every two months, and are held in the evening with occasional addition sessions for strategic planning updates.

Potential Trustees are encouraged to work with them by attending Board meetings, for a maximum of three months, before a final decision is made as to the preferred long-term role with the organisation.

Contact pat.collins@middleton-hall.co.uk

Trustees: Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is recruiting to its board of trustees, including a Chair of the Board.  These appointments are critical to strengthen and develop the trust at an exciting time in its history. The Trust are moving forward as a newly accredited museum and embarking on an ambitious plan to develop the heritage site as a cultural destination of international significance. This will require the Trust to raise significant funds, support the maintenance and development of the farm buildings and collection and monitor and manage a major capital project.

The Chair provides leadership to the Board and Executive Team, harnessing and directing the Trustees’ efforts in support of the Ellisland’s wide-ranging conservation, learning and engagement activities. This is a crucial time for the Trust as they prepare for a significant capital redevelopment of the site of Ellisland Farm. The new Chair will help them to develop the Ellisland Farm’s future strategy, navigating the opportunities and challenges of the coming years and building upon our previous track record of success. They will be a strategic thinker, a creative communicator and have an unwavering commitment to the heritage of Robert Burns and his wife Jean Armour, in a spirit of equality, diversity and inclusion. A key focus for the Chair over the next five to eight years will be fundraising and the completion of the capital redevelopment and development of their new Business Plan for 2023 and beyond. They will also be recruiting for additional Trustees during the course of 2023 and the Chair will lead on this exciting chance to expand the skillset and representation at Board level.

• Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership and Advocacy
• Develop the strategic direction for the Trust in conjunction with the Trust’s senior officers and ensure the execution of the strategy by the Executive Team.
• Actively support an efficient and visible fundraising function at Board level, enabling Trustees to understand, support and contribute to fundraising to enable to the organisation to execute its ambitions.
• Set high level direction for and manage the performance of the Trust’s senior officers.
• Assist in and, where appropriate, lead the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust’s positioning and reputation management, representing the Trust at functions both internal and external, within Scotland and nationally throughout the UK.
• Engage with tourism and economic development appropriate to the international importance of Ellisland Farm.
• Oversee relations with funding bodies and key national bodies. Board Management and Governance.
• Lead the Board of Trustees, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their responsibilities for governance of the Trust, meeting legal and constitutional requirements.
• Chair general and extraordinary Board meetings, away days and sub-committee as appropriate.
• Work to ensure strengthening of Board membership and support the recruitment of new Board members in line with our skills audit and contribute to induction of new Trustees.
• Take principal responsibility for Corporate Governance ensuring that an appropriate organisational, process and control environment is established.
• Maintain a full understanding of the Trust’s operations and the sectors in which it operates together with the Trustees, oversee the Trust’s revenue funding agreements and outcomes associated with these.
• Appoint sub committees for specific areas of the Trust’s work, with the approval of the Board and delegate functions as necessary.

Staff

• Provide support to the Trust’s senior officers and review and monitor their performance and delivery on the Trust’s strategic objectives as set out in business plans.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience.
• Demonstrate active interest in the heritage of Robert Burns and Jean Armour and of the local area around Ellisland.
• Understand opportunities and challenges facing the UK cultural and tourism sectors and the social, cultural and financial context within which the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust operates.
• Preferably have experience of major capital redevelopment project
• Have experience in setting and reviewing strategic direction and achievement
• Commit to giving the time to prepare for and lead board meetings, and attend sub-committee meetings where appropriate
• Have a working knowledge of governance and management and understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trustees.
• Understand financial data, approval of annual accounts and maintenance of financial solvency, whether in commercial, public or not-for-profit sectors, and be able to monitor the financial performance of the Trust.
• Preferably have experience as a Board member of a charity or similar organisation.
• Be committed to the Trust’s vision, mission and values.
• Demonstrate good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Balance tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.
• Be strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Chair will be expected to:

• Champion the work of the Trust, helping to raise our profile at all levels.
• Ensure proper and effective governance of Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, guiding its strategic direction in line with their charitable purpose.
• Actively support the team in fundraising efforts, proudly searching and advocating for philanthropic and commercial support of the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust to existing and prospective funders.
• Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.
• Monitor the internal and external risks facing the Trust and ensure measures are in place to mitigate risk wherever possible.

More information can be found here.

To apply: Please e-mail a one-page expression of interest outlining your skills and past experience, why the experience outlined would benefit the Ellisland Trust, and why you want to join. Email to ellislandchair@gmail.com

Trustees: Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is recruiting to its board of trustees. These appointments are critical to strengthen and develop the trust at an exciting time in its history. The Trust are moving forward as a newly accredited museum and embarking on an ambitious plan to develop the heritage site as a cultural destination of international significance. This will require the Trust to raise significant funds, support the maintenance and development of the farm buildings and collection and monitor and manage a major capital project.

Trustees have an active role in managing and helping fundraise for the work of the Trust.

They will be expected to:

• Offer firm strategic direction to the organisation.
• Set overall policy.
• Define goals.
• Set targets.
• Evaluate performance against agreed targets to safeguard the good name, and values of the organisation.
• Ensure the financial stability and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Protect and manage the property of the trust.
• Ensure appropriate investment of the Trust’s funds.
• Appoint any officers and monitor their performance.
• In general comply with all trustee fiduciary duties under charity law.

They will also need to demonstrate:

• Preparedness to be involved directly in management supervision and
  fundraising for the Trust.
• Business acumen.
• A strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Board level experience of the private or public sector is also desirable.
• Knowledge of and passion for Dumfries and Galloway.

The trust is specifically looking for trustees with some of the following skills and experience:

• Fundraising
• Project management
• Business development
• Tourism and economic development
• Local and/or national government
• Accountancy
• Working with trusts and foundations
• Working with individual giving
• Cultural heritage
• Marketing and communications specific to the cultural sector
• Education and community development
• Charity governance
• Legal issues
• Human resources

More information can be found here.

To apply: Please e-mail a one-page expression of interest outlining your skills and past experience, why the experience outlined would benefit the Ellisland Trust, and why you want to join. Email to ellislandchair@gmail.com

Trustees: Wymering Manor Trust

Would you like to join the Wymering Manor Trust, which is planning the future of one of Portsmouth’s oldest houses?

Built by Catholics in 1581, its Elizabethan timber frame wraps round the great hall with its dramatic twisting staircases to the fine rooms and attics above, while the nineteenth century extensions offer several larger spaces. It’s listed Grade II*, and its atmospheric interiors and garden attract enthusiastic volunteers and many visitors on Open Days.

The trust’s aim is to restore, convert and build a sustainable future for the manor, for local people to enjoy as their ‘home from home’, as they manage the building to earn its keep by letting rooms for events, meetings, education and training, putting on plays, ghost hunting, socialising and new activities. Once restored, it will be a centre for the local community and a catalyst for regeneration of this deserving area of the city, offering help in wellbeing, tackling loneliness and isolation, developing personal skills and bringing the community together to shape its future.

They’re on track to raise the funds they need with the application to the final stage of lottery funding and matched fundraising. They have consultants’ plans for business development, financial feasibility, design options, audience development, catering and weddings and interpretation. Now key areas of focus for the trustees are developing their forward plans, strategy development and maintaining their financial viability.

To make their plans a reality, they are seeking new trustees and a secretary who recognise the contemporary role of heritage places, spaces and culture, valuing the contribution they make to sustaining people’s social wellbeing as well as their educational, environmental and economic development. They also recognise the importance of volunteering in their community. Together the trustees are shaping the key next stages of the manor’s future. They are particularly interested in applications from people with specific expertise or experience in the following fields:

*local engagement / networking
*event management
*legal advice
*surveying and property management
*health and safety
*commercial and small business development
*public relations and social media

Please apply via email to applications@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk. When they receive your application, they will send you further information.

They are also looking for volunteers to care for the house and garden and to lead tours. Apply to annmarie.ridgway@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk.

Volunteers: Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust

Are you looking for a new challenge and can give an hour or two of your time?

Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can make a contribution to to their continued work to preserve a unique and historic building, as well as providing a new amenity for the village and surrounding areas.

A wide range of opportunities are available – stewarding, supporting educational visits, fundraising, maintenance, planning and organising events, finance.

• No specific experience required
• Training offered
• Work as part of a team
• Meet new people
• Learn about and gain experience of the heritage sector

Interested? Email deliverymanager@tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org

Trustees: Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust

Do you have an interest in historic buildings and landscapes? Do you have a passion for the built and historic environment of Clackmannanshire? Would you like to contribute to help save some of the Wee County’s heritage? If the answer is YES, then Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust want to hear from you.

Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust is a charitable company established in 1988 to protect, maintain and improve historically important buildings and the landscape of Clackmannanshire. The main current project is the restoration of Sauchie Tower, a medieval Tower already in remarkable condition for its age, to a fully functional space. The Sauchie Tower project is in its infancy, but has a huge momentum behind it, and it is therefore an ideal time to get involved and play your part in its restoration.

The Trust would like to be more visible and connected to the communities of Clackmannanshire, highlighting the very special buildings and places of the county, and giving people a pride in their heritage, with the aim that they will support and take action to protect it. Part of this is through the development of a new website and have a social media presence.

The trust are seeking new Trustees to join their board on a voluntary basis and help drive their aims forward. There are four board meetings a year (held on a Friday morning) as well as occasional site meetings; Trustees are also expected to contribute to at least one Working Group. Meetings of the Working Groups are usually held online using Zoom.

They aspire to be an active and diverse board of Trustees and would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with skills and experience in:

• Digital Communications

• Marketing

• Fundraising and grant funding applications

• Administration

• Charity governance/Legal

The Trust welcomes applications from anyone with a strong connection to Clackmannanshire who wants to play an active role in protecting, conserving, and restoring its built heritage.

To apply, please send a covering letter and a brief CV telling us more about you. Please outline in your letter how your skills and experience will help the Trust to develop its work further and benefit the local community and its built heritage.

All applications/ and any questions you may have are to be submitted initially by email to: CHT Secretary at: chtrust@btinternet.com

Volunteer Treasurer: Runcorn Heritage Development Trust

Runcorn Heritage Development Trust needs passionate and dedicated people to help us grow and make real change in the historic environment of Runcorn.

We are looking for a volunteer treasurer to join Runcorn Heritage Development Trust.  This is a key position within the committee, enabling us to grow as a charity and support the valuable work of RHDT as well as adding value to the local community.

In particular, we’d like help with:

• Oversee preparation of budgets, accounts and financial statements, and present these to the committee
• Putting in controls and ensuring we are fully compliant
• Advice on all things financial and budgeting
• Monitor the finances of the group and discuss this with the committee
• Contribute to fundraising ideas and fundraising applications

What we are looking for:

• Treasury experience preferred but not essential
• Strong aptitude for numbers
• Excellent attention to detail, combined with strong organisational skills
• Efficient and thorough approach
• Interest in the heritage and history of Runcorn and wanting to make a different to its current buildings

For more information, or to apply, email runcornhdt@gmail.com

Volunteer Secretary: Runcorn Heritage Development Trust

Runcorn Heritage Development Trust needs passionate and dedicated people to help us grow and make real change in the historic environment of Runcorn.

We are looking for a volunteer secretary to join Runcorn Heritage Development Trust.  This is a key position within the committee, enabling us to grow as a charity and support the valuable work of RHDT as well as adding value to the local community.

In particular, we’d like help with:

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

What we are looking for:

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

For more information, or to apply, email runcornhdt@gmail.com