Bulletin 362: sector news, new appointments and a BEFS blog
Get The Latest Built Environment News, Policy Developments, Publications & Consultations
BEFS NEWS
BEFS team are delighted to congratulate BEFS former Treasurer and Vice Chair, Professor Ian Baxter on his recent appointment to the Historic Environment Scotland Board. Ian’s work with BEFS to demonstrate the value of heritage in society and across a range of public policy areas has been hugely valuable, and we very much look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role.
At the end of October Historic Environment Scotland opened a public consultation on their new Corporate Plan, asking the public for their views on how the organisation can best support Scotland’s diverse heritage, to shape their priorities and approach to the challenges and opportunities it faces. A series of stakeholder meetings are planned alongside the public consultation, which closes on 03 January 2025.
The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust has launched the first phase of a project aiming to develop a new approach to tackling rural regeneration as well as the crisis in traditional skills. Tenders are being invited to support their feasibility study based in Eyemouth, in the Scottish Borders. Deadline for proposals is 4pm on Wednesday 13 November 2024.
BEFS Members The Ridge have announced that founder Kate Darrah will be standing down as Managing Director after nearly 13 years, moving to a new part-time role as Director of Capital Projects. The Ridge has been an important vehicle for skills development and a successful programme of supported Modern Apprenticeships in Stonemasonry and Joinery. Taking over is Katie Wood, who joined The Ridge in January as Deputy Managing Director. Our congratulations to both Kate and Katie!
Alongside this edition of the Bulletin BEFS Director, Hazel Johnson, details in a blog post the challenges – and opportunities – facing places of worship as faith owners divest significant portions of their estate, with cross-cutting impacts and implications for Scotland’s people and places. The post also introduces the work of The Places of Worship Forum (POWF), exploring how its member organisations engage with communities across Scotland, assist in the transition process, and provide valuable resources. You can read the blog here.
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Please see our Link to Parliamentary Questions and answers for recent questions regarding building safety, housing, planning and regeneration.
CONSULTATIONS
Scotland’s City Region and Regional Growth Deals
Scottish Parliament
The Economy and Fair Work Committee will undertake an inquiry to look at the implementation and effectiveness of deals; considering how deals have contributed to addressing local issues and supporting development and inclusive growth. As part of this work, the Committee will consider submissions made earlier this year to the Scottish Affairs Committee and are keen to hear a wide range of views to help with this work. They are particularly keen to hear from Scottish businesses, Local authorities involved in Deals and Community groups.
Closes 14 November 2024
Scottish Building Safety Levy: consultation on proposals
Scottish Government
Responses to this consultation and the associated programme of engagement will support the policy development for a potential future Building Safety Levy in Scotland. If the powers to allow Scottish Ministers to introduce a building safety levy are devolved to the Scottish Parliament, then responses will also support development of a future Bill that provides for a devolved tax.
The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation.
Closes 18 November 2024
A new Code of Conduct and Practice for Architects
Architects Registration Board
ARB has published a draft version of a revised Code for consultation. The revised Code is designed to act as a positive statement of what professionalism and ethics mean to architects. It explains to the public, clients, and those who work with architects the behaviours and high standards they should expect from the profession. It has been drafted using published research on public expectations as to how architects should behave and act, and following engagement with architects and other professionals in the built environment. The current edition of the Code was published in 2017, and this proposed revision is intended to address recent developments in building safety, environmental sustainability, and inclusivity to ensure that the Code continues to be fit for practice. This consultation seeks the views of architects, students, learning providers, clients, those who work with architects, and those who use the spaces that architects design.
Closes 12 December 2024
Open call for evidence: New Towns Taskforce
UK Government
The New Towns Taskforce is launching a call for evidence to explore opportunities for large developments. The Taskforce is interested in proposals that are regionally significant for both housing numbers and economic growth. The unifying principle will be that each of the new settlements will contain 10,000 homes, at the very least, and that most, if not all, will be far larger in size. A core part of the Taskforce’s work will be to consider how to fund and deliver new settlements. More information on the government’s expectations for new towns and the New Towns Taskforce is available in the Policy statement on new towns.
Closes 13 December 2024
Historic Environment Scotland’s corporate plan 2025-28
HES
The Historic Environment (Scotland) Act 2014 mandates that HES has a corporate plan and that it is renewed every 3 years. The purpose of a corporate plan is to provide a roadmap for decision-making, resource allocation, and performance measurement, ensuring alignment and direction across the organisation. HES’s current Corporate Plan, Heritage for All, was first published in 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it underwent only a light-touch refresh when it was due to expire at the end of 2022-23 and now needs to undergo a more thorough review and update to ensure our new plan reflects this. This consultation draft is the product of engagement with people and organisations across Scotland. HES now want to hear thoughts on the draft plan from as broad and diverse a range of people and organisations as possible, and to give everyone the chance to have their say on the document before its finalised.
Closes 3 January 2025
PETITIONS
PE2089: Stop More National Parks in Scotland: Committee to take evidence – clerks note (Scot Parl 30/10/2024)
NEWS RELEASES
A sustainable future for Rosslyn Castle (Rosslyn Chapel 15/10/2024)
New appointments to the HES Board (HES 23/10/2024)
New Building Restoration Initiative using Community Skills Training (SHBT 24/10/2024)
Training initiative attracts new talent to heritage sector (HES 28/10/2024)
Fresh £450,000 fund for Union Street (Aberdeen City Heritage Trust 29/10/2024)
SCVO respond to UK Government Autumn Budget 2024 (SCVO 31/10/2024)
PUBLICATIONS
Visitor Levy Guidance for Local Authorities (Visit Scotland October 2024)
House of Good: Health (National Churches Trust October 2024)
Economic Impacts of Short-term Lets in Edinburgh (Biggar Economics 18/10/2024)
Championing a responsible digital transition for and with cultural heritage (European Heritage Hub 22/10/2024)
Creative Corridors: connecting clusters to unleash potential (The RSA 24/10/2024)
Skills Development Scotland Annual Report and Financial Statement (SDS 25/10/2024)
The value of design within the regeneration of housing in Scotland’s town centres (Architecture & Design Scotland 29/10/2024)
Highlighting the importance of architecture and design in revitalising town centres; showcasing successful housing projects and the role of design experts in creating vibrant, sustainable, and desirable residential communities.
The seventh issue of Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland (HES November 2024)
Modern Apprenticeship Statistics Quarter 2, 2024/25 (Skills Development Scotland 05/11/2024)
SCOTTISH & UK: GOVERNMENTAL & PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax Statistics (Revenue Scotland October 2024)
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee: Official Report and Minutes (Scot Parl 10/10/2024)
Cladding Remediation Programme: factsheet (Scot Gov 15/10/2024)
Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 Progress Report for 2023-2024 (Scot Gov 16/10/2024)
Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 Major capital projects progress update (Scot Gov 16/10/2024)
Scottish Housing Market Review Q3 2024 (Scot Gov 18/10/2024)
Correspondence between Tom Arthur and the Economy and Fair Work Committee on matters concerning town centres and retail in Scotland, including: compulsory purchase reform; town centres; the Retail Industry Leaders Group; and business digital capability (Scot Parl 24/10/2024)
High Level Group on Planning Performance note of meeting: 12 September 2024 (Scot Gov 24/10/2024)
Environmental Standards Scotland’s Investigation into Climate Change Delivery Report (Scot Parl 25/10/2024)
Marshalled list and groupings of amendments for Stage 2 of the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill (Scot Parl 25/10/2024)
Correspondence between the Scottish Community Development Centre and the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee regarding possible recommendations to the review of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Scot Parl 24/10/2024)
National Planning Framework 4: Delivery Programme v3 (Scot Gov 28/10/2024)
Correspondence between the Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on its scrutiny work around the estimated costs of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill (Scot Parl 28/10/2024)
Planning permission appeals: housing development statistics (Scot Gov 29/10/2024)
National Outcomes: Response to the Review of Outcomes and Indicators relating to the Scottish Government’s International Work (Scot Parl 29/10/2024)
The Grey Belt – Oral evidence (UK Parl 29/10/2024)
Short Term Lets Licensing Statistics Scotland to 30 June 2024 (Scot Gov 29/10/2024)
Correspondence between the Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee about the findings of a call for views conducted as part of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill’s Financial Memorandum (Scot Parl 29/10/2024)
Local Government, Housing and Planning: Official Report and Minutes (Scot Parl 29/10/2024)
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: Official Report and Minutes (Scot Parl 29/10/2024)
Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill as amended at Stage 2 (Scot Parl 30/10/2024)
Correspondence between Shona Robison and the Finance and Public Administration Committee regarding the Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Devolved Tax) (Building Safety) Order 2024 (Scot Gov 30/10/2024)
Economy and Fair Work Committee: Official Report and Minutes (Scot Parl 30/10/2024)
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee: Official Report and Minutes (Scot Parl 31/10/2024)
Minister for Housing: Statement on Housing (Scotland) Bill (Scot Gov 31/10/2024)
Correspondence between the Climate Change Committee (CCC) and the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee regarding the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Bill (Scot Parl 31/10/2024)
Correspondence between Gillian Martin and the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee regarding the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Bill (Scot Gov 31/10/2024)
The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 (UK Gov 31/10/2024)
Correspondence between the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee and Angus Robertson regarding the Climate Justice Fund (Scot Parl 01/11/2024)
Correspondence between Gillian Martin and the Climate Change Committee (CCC) regarding the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Bill (Scot Gov 02/11/2024)
Dangerous cladding: the government’s remediation portfolio (National Audit Office 04/11/2024)
Report on the Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Devolved Tax) (Building Safety) Order 2024 (Scot Parl 04/11/2024)
Wellbeing Economy Governments partnership: annual engagement report (Scot Gov 04/11/2024)
Scotland’s Architectural Heritage Debate (UK Gov 05/11/2024)
OPINION & COMMENT
Housing charity to close due to funding problems (BBC News 15/10/2024)
Is the Stirling Prize suffering from a case of tunnel vision? (Apollo Magazine 17/10/2024)
The Church of England is panicking about declining congregations – here’s what it should do instead (The Guardian 24/10/2024)
More arts centres seek urgent funding to stay open (Arts Professional 24/10/2024)
The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against ‘sod you architecture’ (The Guardian 28/10/2024)
Funding for ‘overlooked’ towns to go ahead in Scotland (BBC News 31/10/2024)
Perth Museum makes shortlist for Museum Opening of the Year Awards (Apollo Magazine 04/11/2024)
EVENTS
For further listings, please see BEFS events calendar
SHBT – The Magdalen Chapel: Past, Present & Future
Date & Time: Friday 8 November 2024; 10am-4pm
Location: Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust in collaboration with the Scottish Reformation Society and the Incorporation of the Hammermen are delighted to host this academic conference at Riddle’s Court to stimulate discussion on the Magdalen Chapel in the Cowgate, its past present and future. This conference will bring together experts to discuss the history of the Chapel, helping to raise its profile with locals, visitors, and experts alike. Discover how through innovation and creativity, it can once again become one of the city’s most iconic public spaces.
AHSS – David Munro: The Making of a Ducal Landscape
Date & Time: Monday 11 November 2024; 6:30pm
Location: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL (wheelchair accessible)
Note: Lectures will also be streamed online via Zoom
In this joint lecture with Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage, Dr David Munro, a geographical consultant for the Duke of Buccleuch at Drumlanrig Castle, draws on historic estate plans and fieldwork to examine a ducal landscape that includes one of Scotland’s largest castles. He also uncovers a wider estate landscape rich in historical features that provide opportunities for heritage conservation and educational activities within the local community. Tickets available from Eventbrite or on the door: £6 / students £2 / online booking links:
SHBT – How Long is Now? Meanwhile uses for old buildings
Date & Time: Wednesday 13 November 2024; 6-7:30pm
Location: Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG
What happens when conservation is only for the time being? A ‘meanwhile use’ for a historic building can last for a weekend, a year, or – in some cases – a decade. What do these interventions look like, and what is their impact on the life of the buildings they occupy? Hidden Door’s Festival Director Hazel Johnson looks back at some of the incredible buildings they have opened to the public – on a temporary basis – from the Market Street vaults, to the old Royal High School and Granton Gasworks. Lynzi Leroy is founder and CEO of social enterprise Scottish Design Exchange, whose most recent retail location is the Tron Kirk Market on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. As a ‘meanwhile user’ of this Category A-listed building, Lynzi will explore what’s involved in bringing the work of Scottish artists and makers into one of the most significant historic buildings on Edinburgh’s High Street.
RSA Fellowship – Where next for Scotland’s strategic approach to government?
Date and time: Tuesday 19 November 2024: 6-7:30pm
Location: Online
Seventeen years ago, Scotland embarked on a bold experiment in redesigning how government was organised, and progress defined and measured. For a time, the country was regarded by many as setting the pace internationally, with its outcome or “wellbeing” framework and ambition to focus all tiers of government and public services on a shared vision for the population. However, recently the Government’s commitment to this approach appears to have weakened and fallen short of the founding aspirations. Carnegie UK has recently published a comparative research study, carried out by Dr Max French of Northumbria University, which suggests that progress has indeed stalled, and that Scotland is now lagging neighbouring parts of the UK in using its wellbeing framework to drive policy making. Sarah Davidson, CEO of Carnegie UK will discuss the recent report with Sir John Elvidge and Helen Chambers, examining ‘How a strengthened National Performance Framework can drive effective government in Scotland – Carnegie UK Trust’.
The Heritage Alliance – Heritage Debate 2024 – Balancing the Books
Date & Time: Wednesday 20 November 2024; 12-2pm
Location: Online
Now in its 15th year, Heritage Debate brings sector leaders, professionals and volunteers together to share cross-sector insights, make connections and find solutions to the key challenges facing heritage today. This year’s debate, ‘Balancing the Books: How should the heritage sector be funded?’, is a must-hear for all those invested in the sector’s future and its survival in today’s uncertain financial climate. Hear members of an expert panel make a case for the benefits and pitfalls of public, private and philanthropic funding models, and be part of this important discussion by casting your vote.
AHSS Lecture – Niall Murphy: The Glasgow Cenotaph
Date & Time: Thursday 21 November 2024; 7:30pm
Location: St Andrews West Church & Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP
Note: Lecture will also be streamed online via Zoom
In its centenary year, Niall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust, will discuss Sir John James Burnet’s design for the Glasgow Cenotaph and how it sits within the context of the other war memorials he produced for the likes of the Imperial War Graves Commission. Tickets available in advance or on the door: £6 / students £2 / season ticket for all 5 lectures: £25
Icon Scotland – 2024 AGM
Date & Time: Thursday 21 November 2024; 5:30-6:15pm
Location: Auditorium A, Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George St, Glasgow G1 1RD
Join the Icon Scotland Group committee to discuss everything they’ve been doing in 2024, and everything planned for 2025. Tickets are free and you can come along whether you’re an Icon member or considering joining! The AGM will be followed by the Plenderleith Lecture, with speaker Caroline Bendix.
Icon Scotland – 27th Plenderleith Lecture. From vellum to voicemail: Twenty-first century conservation challenges
Date & Time: Thursday 21 November 2024; 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Auditorium A, Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George St, Glasgow G1 1RD
Join Icon Scotland for the 27th Annual Plenderleith Memorial Lecture, an annual lecture in memory of Dr Harold Plenderleith, one of the key founders of modern conservation. The invited speaker this year is library conservator Caroline Bendix ACR. Using her own experience as a freelance conservator for many years, Caroline will explore some of the issues facing conservators today. Caroline’s talk will be followed by a drinks reception, and the opportunity to chat with other conservators.
HES – Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations 2024: Connect & Create Capacity
Date & Time: Thursday 21 November 2024; 9:15am-4:15pm
Location: The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ/Online
People are at the heart of community heritage, and the health of our cultural, built, natural, and archaeological heritage is intricately tied to the passion, dedication, expertise, and energy of the people who care for it. But in the face of ever-growing pressures on resources and capacity, how can the sector remain robust and adapt to address the changes and challenges that it faces? Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversation will discuss how creating new connections can help us access a wider pool of knowledge and support, unlocking fresh enthusiasm and ideas. Exploring how innovative approaches to audience engagement, volunteering and workforce development can build greater capacity, foster inclusivity, aid advocacy and ensure that activities are vibrant, relevant, and accessible to all.
RIAS – Live. Building Bonds: the Architect-Client Collaboration
Date & Time: Friday 22 November 2024; 9:30am-5pm
Location: Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4EA
Every year, RIAS are proud to host the single largest annual gathering for architects in Scotland, as an opportunity to bring people together to discuss how architects can use and develop their skills, and be a key part of Scotland’s future as a green, resilient and healthy nation. This year, they are looking forward for their second RIAS Live – a one-day event this year held in Dundee where insightful presentations are met with opportunities to discuss, debate and contribute.
Scotland’s Towns Partnership – Conference 2024
Date & Time: Wednesday 27 November 2024; 9am-5pm
Location: Perth Concert Hall, Perth PH1 5HZ
STC24 highlights the importance of cultural, built, and natural assets in driving economic, social, and environmental progress in Scotland’s towns and places. Discuss, learn about and connect with the resilient and thriving places showcasing at Scotland’s Towns Conference 2024: “Investing in Our Assets for Sustainable Towns of the Future.” This year’s conference will delve into the critical role of cultural, built, and natural assets in fostering local economic, social, and environmental transformative change. Join the STP for an inspiring yet practice-based experience featuring study visits, keynote speakers, interactive workshops, collaborative world café sessions and a solutions-based exhibition.
AHSS Lecture – Simon Laird: The New Town of Edinburgh and Other Stories
Date & Time: Monday 9 December 2024; 6:30pm
Location: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL (wheelchair accessible)
Note: Lecture will also be streamed online via Zoom
Simon Laird explores the evolution of Edinburgh New Town, brainchild of Lord Provost George Drummond. Why was it built? How did it evolve during design and construction? And how has it accommodated 250 years of change? During his six terms as Lord Provost, Drummond was responsible for other developments in and around the Old Town, including points of interest close to our venue, which our speaker will also consider. Tickets available in advance or on the door: £6 / students £2
Scottish Council on Archives – Annual Conference 2024: Building Evidence. How Archives and Records support Scotland’s Historic Environment
Date & Time: Tuesday 10 December 2024; 9:30am-4pm
Location: The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ
Building Evidence will explore how archives and records support engagement with, conservation of, and research into Scotland’s historic environment. The event will be structured around the three priority areas of Our Past, Our Future – The Strategy for Scotland’s Historic Environment: Delivering the transition to net zero; Empowering resilient and inclusive communities and places; Building a wellbeing economy. In addition to these key themes, Building Evidence will shine a spotlight on the urgent need for a national strategy for archives and records in Scotland, ensuring their preservation and relevance for future generations.
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland – December Lecture: ‘The tools of the trade of field-working oral historians and folklorists’
Date & Time: Thursday 12 December 2024; 6-8pm
Location: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL (wheelchair accessible)
The tape-recorder, microphone, camera, notebook, and pencil, and now their digital equivalents, are the tools of the trade of field-working oral historians and folklorists. This paper discusses the contribution that fieldwork in oral history and folklore can make to identifying objects and their uses, documenting and interpreting the past, and recording the experiences of the men and women who used the objects. Illustrated with photos, audio-recordings, and film from community projects. This talk will be given by Professor Margaret Bennett, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
TRAINING
Heritage Trust Network – Network Academy: Regeneration Journey
Dates & Times: Friday 8, 15, 22 & 29 November 2024; 9:30-12:30
Location: Online via Zoom
The Regeneration Journey is an introduction to heritage regeneration projects, aimed at Heritage Trust Network members who are in the early stages of their first project, as a volunteer or a member of staff. It will be suitable for those working at community organisations, charities, and professional heritage trusts. The programme will be delivered to a cohort of 14 people and will introduce the key areas that each regeneration project will likely involve, giving an overview and insight to the road ahead. The programme will include expert speakers, case studies from those who have been there before and engaging activities to get you thinking! There will also be the opportunity to network and build contacts with all attendees.
SP=EED Training – Develop practical skills in community engagement
Date & Time: Wednesday 13 November 2024; 10am-3:30pm
Location: The Crannie, 9 Cranston Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BE
This one-day course will help you develop practical skills in community engagement using the SP=EED guide (Successful Planning = Effective Engagement and Delivery). Strong community engagement skills are a key requirement for planners and those working in related fields. The SP=EED approach provides a clear and practical framework for carrying out engagement projects and the workshop allows deeper understanding of the range of skills required for effective engagement, showcasing a range of creative and effective engagement tools to suit different scenarios. Book here.
C&BS – People Matters | Tools and Procedures for Accessibility
Date & Time: Thursday 14 November 2024; 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Online
This disabled-led training with Birds of Paradise is underpinned by an extensive knowledge of equality and access within the sector and offers practical guidance on how to work accessibly, particularly when planning activities and events. Participants will leave feeling more comfortable and confident in their interactions with disabled people. The knowledge, skills & tools they gain during the session will apply across all areas of their work and motivate them to make a positive change. In this three-hour session you will learn about: Access Requirements Forms; Access Statements; Planning for Access. This course is ideal for anyone who would like to learn more about disability equality, and create more inclusive, accessible environments within their work.
C&BS – Sponsorship + VAT
Date & Time: Thursday 21 November 2024; 12-1pm
Location: Online
Sponsorship + VAT implications are often overlooked or ignored. Join this session to learn how to achieve valuable VAT benefits and savings. The VAT implications associated with sponsorship agreements are often overlooked or ignored. The arrangements can provide valuable VAT benefits and savings to cultural bodies, but they can also result in unbudgeted or additional costs if they are not recorded correctly.
SPAB – Repair of Old Buildings Course
Date & Time: Monday 25 – Friday 29 November 2024
Location: Online
This course is designed for students and professionals interested in deepening their understanding of old buildings. Presented by leading building conservation professionals, this course explores British and international approaches to the conservation of old buildings. The programme is underpinned by the SPAB philosophy of repair and maintenance, as set out in the SPAB Approach. Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online Q&A sessions you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance, and conservation of old buildings. The online format means you’ll benefit from an extended learning period from 28 October until January, so you can study at a time and place that’s right for you. You’ll also be able to interact with the specialists, site visit hosts and other participants via live, online Q&A sessions throughout the week of 25 – 29 November.
C&BS – Scoping the Future Funding Landscape
Date & Time: Wednesday 4 December 2024; 3-7pm
Location: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
This C&BS Forum will explore the reality the future holds for culture organisations from a private funding perspective, and scope out the challenges and opportunities.
VACANCIES
The Royal Town Planning Institute – Intern Project Officer
Salary: £21,840 pro-rata per annum
Status: 21 hours per week; nine-month fixed term contract
Location: Edinburgh based with a blend of home and office working
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. These are important and exciting times for planning in Scotland. RTPI Scotland has been heavily involved with the preparation of the NPF4 and are aiming to be supporting the implementation of the framework. This post will be key in supporting several current workstreams including magazine programming and editing, resourcing research, developing a programme to enhance the pipeline of planners, supporting policy development and consultation responses. They are looking for a motivated person who can use collaborative and analytical skills to support the engagement of the Scottish membership on planning policy matters. You will be organised, have strong communication skills, a degree level qualification in a relevant social science subject or working towards completion of an RTPI accredited course and a firm understanding of the current issues facing planners and the planning system. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that refers to the criteria in the person specification.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 10 November 2024
The Scottish Civic Trust is looking for a Trustee with planning expertise
The Scottish Civic Trust is seeking to recruit a Trustee or Adviser with experience in the provision of planning advice to local authorities or national organisations. This is an opportunity to contribute to a civic oriented charity and expand your network.
Closing Date: 15 November 2024
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