LOCATION: Leas Lift, Folkestone / Home-working
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chair & Trustees, Leas Lift Charitable Incorporated Organisation
DURATION: Permanent

Folkestone Leas Lift is a Grade II* (Historic England No. 1061185) cliff funicular railway situated in the Leas & Bayle Conservation Area in Folkestone.

Senior Professional Technical Officer (SPTO) Conservation Manager: Department for Communities Northern Ireland

SALARY: £40,300 – £43,191 (under review)
DEPARTMENT: Northern Ireland Civil Service
LOCATION: The successful candidate will be based at Historic Environment Division’s Moira Depot, Station Road, Moira.

For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please click on this Candidate Information Booklet link.

In order to apply for this position, please click on this  “Apply for this job online” link to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.

Applications from males, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcome for this post.

Further appointments may be made from this competition should NICS positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities.

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.

As part of their commitment to equality of opportunity they offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet.

Application deadline: 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 15th December 2023.

All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:
Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust: Director

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) is a dynamic and innovative charity which plays a unique role in preserving and promoting the nation’s heritage.

They have over 40 years’ experience delivering complex projects that regenerate neglected historic buildings and give them a sustainable future. SHBT holds a property portfolio of important historic buildings that are available to lease or hire for offices, events and functions.

They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director to lead this Building Preservation Trust, providing strategic vision, financial management and leadership. Additionally, you will play a vital role in spearheading fundraising efforts, particularly with key funding bodies such as the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland. Managing the Trust’s portfolio of heritage buildings and ensuring their financial sustainability through tenancy agreements and commercial activities will be a key focus.

In return they offer an inspiring work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the cultural and historical landscape. You will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team that shares a common commitment to the Trust’s mission. They value transparency, open communication, and mutual respect. You will have the chance to engage with diverse stakeholders, including community members, external partners, and key funding bodies.

They are looking for candidates with proven experience in a senior leadership role within the conservation sector or a related field.

An in-depth knowledge and experience in building and heritage preservation, project management, charity management as well as demonstrated experience in fundraising are all highly desirable.

You will be a strong communicator, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, partners, our staff and the Board of Trustees.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the preservation and promotion of Scotland’s historic buildings. If you are passionate about buildings and building conservation, have a strategic mindset, and possess strong leadership skills, you are encouraged to apply.

To view a full candidate brochure please click here.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to Ailsa Sutherland, Director at FWB Park Brown at applications@fwbparkbrown.com. For an initial confidential discussion, please contact her on 0131 539 7087.

Committee Member for England – North: National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder of the UK’s heritage. The projects they fund create lasting and positive change for people and communities and they believe that heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a more equal society.

They are currently recruiting for two new Committee members to join the Committee for the North from April 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an enthusiasm and commitment to heritage and the good outcomes that heritage delivers for communities and people to become involved in the Fund’s work. The role will give you experience in grant-giving, consensual decision-making. As one of the only UK-wide Lottery funders, being a Committee member will give you a unique insight into how a national organisation works and give you experience of working towards one national strategy whilst also striving to achieve local priorities.

If you are excited about helping ensure that heritage is inclusive and accessible to everyone, for now and future generations, then they want to hear from you.

Applications close on 31 December 2023.
Interviews are expected to take place on 13 February 2024.

Their Values

Their Values and Behaviours sit at the heart of their work and are central to how they recruit. How you demonstrate their Values is just as important to them as your skills and experience.

• Inclusive of all aspects of heritage, people and communities
• Ambitious for their people, communities and heritage
• Collaborative by working and learning together
• Trusted for their integrity, expertise and judgement

Disability Confident Employer

The National Lottery Heritage Fund guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for every vacancy. They always endeavour to make reasonable adjustments and special requirements can be discussed and arranged before an interview.

The full role information pack can be found here.

Committee Member for England – London and South: National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder of the UK’s heritage. The projects they fund create lasting and positive change for people and communities and they believe that heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a more equal society.

They are currently recruiting for two new Committee members to join the Committee for London and the South from April 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an enthusiasm and commitment to heritage and the good outcomes that heritage delivers for communities and people to become involved in the Fund’s work. The role will give you experience in grant-giving, consensual decision-making. As one of the only UK-wide Lottery funders, being a Committee member will give you a unique insight into how a national organisation works and give you experience of working towards one national strategy whilst also striving to achieve local priorities.

If you are excited about helping ensure that heritage is inclusive and accessible to everyone, for now and future generations, then they want to hear from you.

Applications close on 31 December 2023.
Interviews are expected to take place on 25 January 2024.

An online drop-in session is being held on Friday 8 December 2023 between 13:30 and 14:30. To register your interest, please contact the London and South team on londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk.

Their Values

Their Values and Behaviours sit at the heart of their work and are central to how they recruit. How you demonstrate their Values is just as important to them as your skills and experience.

• Inclusive of all aspects of heritage, people and communities
• Ambitious for their people, communities and heritage
• Collaborative by working and learning together
• Trusted for their integrity, expertise and judgement

Disability Confident Employer

The National Lottery Heritage Fund guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for every vacancy. They always endeavour to make reasonable adjustments and special requirements can be discussed and arranged before an interview.

The full role information pack can be found here.

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

Chair: The Royal Parks

The Department for Media, Culture and Sport are looking to recruit a Chair for the Royal Parks.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the success of The Royal Parks (TRP) and wants to help shape its future.

TRP has just embarked on an ambitious five-year strategy to ensure the long-term enhancement and protection of the parks for the benefit of this and future generations. The strategy, with sustainability at its core, envisages significant investment in the parks, including the delivery of two flagship projects – a major lottery-funded restoration project, Greenwich Park Revealed, and the transformation of a brownfield site in the middle of The Regent’s Park into a new two-acre garden in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
TRP is in the process of examining the longer-term structure and business model of the organisation, including potentially insourcing some functions so that a wider range of services can be delivered directly. Work is also ongoing to explore new ways to diversify income

Role description
The main responsibilities of the Chair are:

• Board leadership: agreeing agendas for and chairing main Board meetings; ensuring Board effectiveness and Trustee appraisals; potentially chairing key sub-committees.
• Working with the Chief Executive and senior executive team: supporting and holding the Chief Executive to account, setting and reviewing annual objectives, routine working meetings (every two weeks), regular phone calls/emails for consultation and sharing information, support and guidance as required.
• Visible leadership: inside and outside TRP – attending and speaking at TRP events; visits to projects; attending external events on behalf of TRP.
• Senior stakeholder and partner relationships: acting as an ambassador for TRP, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners (i.e. Government especially The Department for Culture, Media & Sport; The Royal Household, City Hall and chairs of other organisations.

Application deadline: 11:59pm on 29 November 2023

Full details of the role 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:

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