The successful candidate will become part of the Conservation Team managing a varied and busy workload of casework, grants and digital engagement. The role may suit a recent conservation graduate embarking on a career in the conservation sector or could be of interest to someone more experienced looking for a different challenge.

As a small charity War Memorials Trust adapt roles to reflect the locations, skills and experience of the staff. The team is currently based around the UK with home workers near Bristol, Norwich and Welshpool alongside members of staff with hybrid roles who combine days in the London office with working from home. They are looking for a new full-time Conservation Officer to help deliver their unique services and fulfil the Trust’s charitable objectives.

As a member of the Conservation Team, you will acquire responsibility for particular areas of work. That may be designated geographically or by type of work depending on location, skills and experience. Technical Advice is focussed on encouraging best conservation practice, delivering grants that support repair and conservation as well as initiating efforts to improve the condition of our war memorial heritage. This aspect of the role can include providing advice based on photographs, working with other organisations to encourage protection or attending site visits. Close cooperation with colleagues is essential to ensure consistency and a shared understanding of approaches. Through Public Engagement the charity seeks to provide a response to the wider variety of public enquiries about war memorials from basic maintenance to adding names or background history to how long wreaths should remain in situ. It also seeks to engage the public with their war memorial heritage through talks, workshops and online educational materials for different age groups.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of the conservation of the historic environment, relevant legislation and the technical issues involved in the care and repair of war memorials. You should be able to provide advice and guidance to custodians and members of the public on all aspects of war memorials and their care as well as having the ability to act as an advocate for the protection and appreciation of our unique war memorial heritage.

War Memorials Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and details on how to apply please visit War Memorials Trust

Salary: £28-31,000 per annum

Status: Full-time – 35 hours a week; Contract

Location: London office, a hybrid or a home worker

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10 September 2026

As Scotland’s national building preservation charity, and with a small expert team and no core public funding, SHBT have restored over 40 historic buildings and raised more than £40 million. They provide buildings at risk with a sustainable future in the communities around them.

The Marketing & Communications Manager is pivotal in promoting the charitable mission, telling the story of their restoration projects, and building the audiences and public profile on which their work depends.

This is an ideal role for a proven storyteller, communicator and marketer with experience in heritage and culture, who wants to shape how a national charity is understood, turning complex architectural and historical context into clear and effective communications campaigns that drive SHBT towards its key objectives and support for its projects across Scotland.

SHBT’s commercial activities include weddings, events and venue hire, all of which sustain that preservation work.

The postholder will report to the Director and Head of Operations, working closely with project managers and colleagues across the Trust, and SHBT Trustees.

For more information see the full Job Description and details on how to apply.

Salary: £35,000 – £39,000

Status: Full time; 35 hours per week

Location: Riddle’s Court, Edinburgh; Custom House, Leith with flexible home working and across SHBT properties.

Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026

The Trust award over £125,000 in funding each year through the Perth City Heritage Fund’s grant programme which helps building owners in Perth protect and repair the city’s historic buildings.

Since the Perth City Heritage Fund was established in 2012, they have delivered a range of Traditional Building Skills Training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events and activities. Other additional key objectives in this five-year fund include a Materials Audit, Skills Audit, and Climate Impact Assessment.

As part of career development, and to ensure you are equipped for the technical aspects of the role, the Trust will support the successful candidate with professional development including membership of professional bodies such as IHBC or RICS.

This role would suit someone who wishes to develop their career in building conservation, and a degree or equivalent knowledge in built heritage is preferred.

Main Responsibilities

• Grant Programme Delivery
• Traditional Building Skills and CPD Delivery
• Strategic Projects and Research Activities
• Project Delivery, Reporting and Communications

For more information and to proceed with your application, please read and complete the full role description, application form and equal opportunities forms below.

Built Heritage Project Officer Role Description
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form

Description and application info

Salary: £31,000 – £34,000 per annum

Status: Full-time (36 hours per week). Fixed Term (currently funded until March 2031)

Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at the Perth office

Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026

They are particularly interested in recruiting trustees who have skills in the following areas:

• Governance
• Communications (social media, online resources, website management)

However, they are also keen to hear from anyone who feels that Planning Democracy is an organisation they are interested in getting involved with. They are offering:

Training opportunities: They consider training and support for trustees and volunteers to be really important. Some of the training undertaken in the past includes charity governance, fundraising, social media, book-keeping and public speaking.

Learning opportunities: You will develop an understanding of some fundamental topics such as how the land use planning system in Scotland works, legal issues around Aarhus and European law.

Experience in campaigning and advocacy: Their campaign work involves holding meetings, promoting their manifesto, direct political lobbying, and responding to consultations. Advocacy work includes media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research.

Opportunity to travel in Scotland and meet new people: For example each year they hold a great event which allows people to network and meet like-minded people.

Being part of a committed group of people: They are passionate about democracy and the environment. (And also have some fun social events each year!)

If you are interested, contact Chair, Helen Todd on info@planningdemocracy.org.uk and they can then send you an application form and/or have a chat.