BEFS Bulletin – Bringing you news on: Climate, World Heritage and Government priorities. 

BEFS NEWS

This week the First Minister set out his priorities in a new policy document – outlining what the government plans to achieve by 2026. This set of aims is built around the values of equality, opportunity and community; and is broken down by portfolio. (See BEFS Blog on the new Scottish Government roles for further detail on the portfolios). BEFS Director has provided a brief overview of activity in the new policy document covering the main areas of interest for BEFS Members, Associates and Bulletin readers.

Just as the Scottish Parliament have been debating the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan and the contribution it may make to Scotland’s next Climate Change plans, Audit Scotland has published its report on the arrangements of the Scottish Government to deliver climate change goals. Key messages of the report highlight that the Scottish Government has improved how, as an organisation, it supports the delivery of its climate change goals since declaring a climate emergency in 2019. However, the government needs to identify the key risks to meeting its climate change goals, and take effective action to address them. The report also has recommendations for improving climate change governance and risk management arrangements.

In related news: The Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) assessments of World Heritage properties in Scotland was piloted in 2019 by assessing the Heart of Neolithic Orkney site. Since then, CVI has been applied to four of Scotland’s World Heritage sites, assessing a diversity of heritage – from the Neolithic to the 20th century. Historic Environment Scotland recently published an overview summary of the application of the CVI to Scottish properties and detailed CVI assessment reports for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh as well as the Antonine Wall.

In order to mark the publication of the new reports and give an opportunity to look behind the scenes of the projects for the first time, Dr Rebecca Jones, Visiting Professor at Heriot-Watt University wrote a guest blog. In this she explains the reason for using CVI in Scotland, introduces the diversity of Scotland’s World Heritage, and describes the challenges unique to Scotland.

Looking to the future, the final selection of the seven places in the UK being considered for World Heritage Site status has been published. And you can also discover which European sites are under threat, as Europa Nostra released this year’s list of Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites.

When considering the sector more broadly: Responses from the UK Heritage Pulse survey on volunteering have been published, providing insights in to the current relationship between volunteering and the heritage sector. And, The Scottish Civic Trust trialled two My Place Marketplace heritage surgeries in March to gain insight into the biggest challenges for heritage organisations today. Further to their survey findings, they have compiled a directory of helpful resources for local heritage groups.

 

CONSULTATIONS

PAS 2035 Retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency – Specification and guidance
British Standard Institute
Comments sought to inform the development of PAS 2035 on the requirements for retrofit of dwellings as part of a British Standard Institute (BSI) Standards Solutions projects.
Closes 26 April 2023

International Culture Strategy: Survey
Scottish Government
Views sought to inform the development of a strategy to support the international aspirations and potential of Scotland’s culture sector.
Closes 26 April 2023

Community Wealth Building
Scottish Government
Views are being sought on the internationally recognised Community Wealth Building (CWB) approach to economic development, as a key practical means for the Scottish Government to make progress towards realising the wellbeing economy vision outlined in the National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET).
Closes 9 May 2023

Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
Scottish Government
This consultation seeks views on the vision and the actions to transition to an affordable, resilient and clean energy system set out in the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan as well as understanding how maximum social and economic benefits from the energy transition for Scotland can be secured.
Closes 9 May 2023

National Outcomes review 2023: Call for Evidence
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government want to hear from people and communities across Scotland about whether their National Outcomes continue to reflect the kind of Scotland we want to see. They would also like to hear about how the National Performance Framework could have a bigger impact.
Closes 5 June 2023

Council Tax for second and empty homes, and non-domestic rates thresholds
Scottish Government/COSLA
This joint public consultation with COSLA seeks views on giving local authorities the power to increase council tax on second homes and empty homes, as well as considering whether the current non-domestic rates thresholds for self-catering accommodation remain appropriate.
*NEW* Closes 11 July 2023

 

CONSULTATION RESPONSES

Delivering Scotland’s Circular Economy – route map to 2025 and beyond: consultation analysis (Scot Gov 18/04/2023)

 

PUBLICATIONS

Cost of NOT ZERO in 2022 (Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit January 2023)

 

SCOTTISH & UK GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme (VDLIP): application form (Scot Gov 06/04/2023)
Guidance and application form for applicants at stage 1.

Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022: equality impact assessment (Scot Gov 06/04/2023)

The UK Government announces the seven places it is backing to win UNESCO World Heritage Status (UK Gov 10/04/2023)

Building standards approved energy assessment software: guidance (Scot Gov 11/04/2023)

Scottish Connections Framework: setting out a cohesive and cross-cutting approach to diaspora engagement (Scot Gov 11/04/2023)

European Regional Development Fund: annual implementation report 2019 (Scot Gov 14/04/2023)

Just Transition Commission – letter to Cabinet Secretaries: 14 April 2023 (Scot Gov 17/04/2023)

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee Report – Building Safety update session (Scot Parl 18/04/2023)

Equality, opportunity, community. New leadership – A fresh start for Scotland (Scot Gov 18/04/2023)

Bringing empty homes back into use: Approaches and interventions – an evidence scoping review (Scot Gov 18/04/2023)

National Planning Framework 4: integrated impact assessment post adoption statement (Scot Gov 18/04/2023)

A fair economy supporting Scotland’s people (Scot Gov 19/04/2023)

 

NEWS RELEASES

Driving long-term positive change through place-based funding (Heritage Fund 03/03/2023)

Call for evidence: buildings that have received colourless water-repellent treatments (SPAB 01/04/2023)

Industry Update: Domestic demand drives visitor attraction recovery (Scottish Tourism Alliance 07/04/2023)

Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2023 announced (Europa Nostra 13/04/2023)

FOI Request: Information released confirming Scottish Government overturned 4 in 10 planning appeals last year (The Ferret 17/04/2023)

International Day for Monuments and Sites 18 April 2023: Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites with Google Arts & Culture (UNESCO 18/04/2023)

 

OPINION & COMMENT

Scotland’s new permitted development rights will facilitate town centre regeneration (Colliers 30/03/2023)

NPF4 – the incompatibility conundrum (Lichfields 03/04/2023)

Christina McKelvie named as Scottish culture minister in reshuffle (Museum Association 04/04/2023)

Placemaking: how to make cities we feel we belong to? – YouTube webinar (Design to Connect 05/04/2023)

Loss and damage: How can culture and heritage loss be measured and addressed? (CarbonBrief 05/04/2023)

The UK’s Net Zero Strategy risks entrenching inequality (New Economics Foundation 06/04/2023)

Funding delay halts new Scottish apprenticeships (BBC News 08/04/2023)

Is the UK prepared to let its rural churches rot – or can they be saved? (The Observer 08/04/2021)

Scotland iron age settlement among seven UK sites given Unesco world heritage status backing (The Scotsman 10/04/2023)

Let’s Turn Buildings Inside-Out – Opening Up the Ground Floors of Buildings Can Move Us Towards an Architecture of Place (Social Life Project 12/04/2023)

Deadly Design: 5 cases for careful conservation (Heritage Open Days 13/04/2023)

Low heat pump uptake ‘an embarrassment’ (The Times 14/04/2023)

Historical site shutdowns ‘damage businesses, tourism and jobs’ (The Herald 17/04/2023)

 

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Questions marked with a triangle (?) are initiated by the Scottish Government to facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament. Questions in which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an “R”.

Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22/03/2023
S6W-16087
To ask the Scottish Government what routes it has made available for local residents to appeal planning application decisions made by its reporters, in cases where they cannot afford the legal fees and are not entitled to legal aid.
Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 6 April 2023

Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23/03/2023
S6W-16108
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to develop and support a town planning apprenticeship scheme.
Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 6 April 2023

Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28/03/2023
S6W-16305
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has held with chairs of planning authorities regarding the implementation of the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 6 April 2023

Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28/03/2023
S6W-16307
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has held with Heads of Planning Scotland regarding the implementation of the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 6 April 2023

Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 21/03/2023
S6W-16061
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason grant and loan support is not available through Home Energy Scotland for air-to-air heating systems.
Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 11 April 2023

Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28/03/2023
S6W-16313
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Historic Environment Scotland in its efforts to preserve historic buildings.
S6W-16314
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it provided to (a) Historic Scotland and (b) Historic Environment Scotland in each year since 2007.
Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 11 April 2023
S6W-16312
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it has provided to Historic Environment Scotland for the financial year 2023-24.
Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 12 April 2023

Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour,
Date lodged: 20/03/2023
S6W-15861 R
To ask the Scottish Government whether any Unique Property Reference Numbers, that are used in the property registers held by Registers of Scotland or any other publicly available property registers for which it is responsible, match across all of the registers, and what information it has on whether these numbers match with any Unique Property Reference Numbers used in the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register.
S6W-16025
To ask the Scottish Government which (a) property registers held by Registers of Scotland and (b) other publicly available property registers for which it is responsible, use Unique Property Reference Numbers, and what information it has on whether the same of similar Unique Property Reference Numbers are used in the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register.
Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 13 April 2023

Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 29/03/2023
S6W-16455
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to work with local authorities to develop an interlinked strategy for tackling any problems facing Scotland’s town centres, in light of the recent Economy and Fair Work Committee’s Inquiry into Retail and Town Centres in Scotland.
Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 14 April 2023

Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28/03/2023
S6W-16322
To ask the Scottish Government whether the level of information required from third sector organisations for grant applications has increased compared with previous years, and, if so, what the reasons are for this, and what consideration it has given to the ability of these organisations to access funding.
Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 18 April 2023

Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 05/04/2023
S6W-15640
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing an equal right of appeal in the planning system.
Current status: Answer expected on 4 May 2023

Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 05/04 2023
S6W-16773
To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide a comprehensive roadmap for the delivery of net zero in key areas, as set out in the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee report, The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland.
S6W-16774
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to establish a local government-facing climate intelligence unit to provide specialist help to local authorities in areas where there may be a lack of in-depth specialist knowledge, and, if so, when such a unit will be established.
S6W-16775
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to ensure that there are larger, fewer and more flexible challenge fund streams for net zero-related projects at a local level that are better configured to support a holistic and place-based response to climate change.
S6W-16777
To ask the Scottish Government what specific steps it is taking to address the reported long-term decline in the number of local authority-employed planners, in light of such planners having a significant role in delivering the ambitions of the new National Planning Framework.
S6W-16778
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce planning apprenticeships, and, if so, when.
S6W-16779
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will clarify what role local authorities will play in an area-based approach to heat decarbonisation, and what additional support it will offer to local authorities for the preparation and delivery of their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies.
S6W-16780
To ask the Scottish Government how the new National Public Energy Agency will work with local government on area-based delivery.
S6W-16781
To ask the Scottish Government when it will communicate to the public its ambition for homes to aim to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of at least C from 2025.
Current status: Answers expected on 4 May 2023

Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 06/04/2023
S6W-16419
To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to mitigate the dangers of falling masonry, in light of recent occurrences of high winds.
S6W-16420
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that only accredited contractors carry out masonry repairs.
Current status: Answers expected on 5 May 2023

Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 06/04/2023
S6W-16888
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to enhance the financial support available to (a) individual developers and (b) community groups for Rural and Islands Housing Fund projects, in the event that the introduction of a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard adds additional costs to construction in rural and island areas.
S6W-16889
To ask the Scottish Government what additional support will be made available to support the construction of social housing when the Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard is introduced.
Current status: Answers expected on 5 May 2023

Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 06/04/2023
S6W-16870 R
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-09920 by Mairi Gougeon on 18 August 2022, whether it will provide an update on how much funding (a) it allocated to and (b) was distributed to successful grant applicants from the Croft House Grant scheme in 2022-23.
S6W-16871
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to the question S6W-12216 by Neil Gray on 24 November 2022, whether the National Partnership for Culture will continue to exist, following its meeting on 14 December 2022, and, if so, when it will next meet.
S6W-16874
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to “carry out cross-portfolio engagement to scope where culture may be able to link into the Place Standard tool”, as outlined in its response to the National Partnership for Culture recommendations.
Current status: Answer expected on 5 May 2023

Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 12/04/2023
S6W-16994
To ask the Scottish Government when property valuation will next be reviewed for the setting of (a) domestic and (b) non-domestic rates.
Current status: Answers expected on 12 May 2023

Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12/04/2023
S6W-16397
To ask the Scottish Government what the impact on training providers has been of the reported apprenticeship freeze in early 2023.
S6W-16400
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to implement the 14 recommendations from the report, Impact of Scotland’s Developing Young Workforce Strategy on Employer Engagement, and, if so, whether it will provide a timescale for the implementation
Current status: Answers expected on 12 May 2023

Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13/04/2023
S6W-17023
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme, what plans it has to review the definition of “long-term vacant”, which is currently 15 years for derelict properties and land.
Current status: Answer expected on 15 May 2023

Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14/04/2023
S6W-17035
To ask the Scottish Government on what date it anticipates publishing its response to the results of the Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas public consultation, after it closes on 17 April 2023.
Current status: Answer expected on 16 May 2023

Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17/04/2023
S6W-17075
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-13155 by Patrick Harvie on 10 January 2023, whether it will bring forward its proposed Housing Bill prior to the summer parliamentary recess.
Current status: Answer expected on 2 May 2023

Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17/04/2023
S6W-17083
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in providing the powers to local authorities to introduce a Transient Visitor Levy.
Current status: Answer expected on 2 May 2023

Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18/04/2023
S6W-17028
To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent assessment is of the allocation of resources to Community Planning Partnerships in each local authority area.
Current status: Answer expected on 3 May 2023

Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18/04/2023
S6W-17137
To ask the Scottish Government when it expects (a) Kisimul Castle, (b) the Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace and (c) Kilchurn Castle to reopen to the public.
Current status: Answer expected on 3 May 2023

Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18/04/2023
S6W-17154
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many homes have been returned to use with support from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership since 2022, and whether it can provide a breakdown of the information by local authority area.
Current status: Answer expected on 3 May 2023

Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18/04/2023
S6W-17168
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the Scottish Training Federation has warned that thousands of young people across Scotland have been “left in limbo” as no new modern apprenticeships will be available “for the foreseeable future”, as a result of delays in Scottish Government funding to Skills Development Scotland, which is reportedly resulting in employers putting their recruitment plans on hold, and training providers looking at laying off staff due to the shortage of work.
Current status: Answer expected on 3 May 2023

 

EVENTS

For further listings, please see our events calendar.

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence – Delivering Scotland’s fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4)
Date & Time: Monday 24 April 2023; 10am-4pm
Location: Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW
Scotland’s fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4) seeks to prioritise projects that will help to tackle the climate crisis and reach net zero through the sustainable development of communities and the economy. Attention now turns to delivering NPF4 and what it will take to do this effectively. Concerns remain around resourcing, monitoring and evaluation, to name a few.

RSA Fellows’ MCICH Network: Built Heritage – Purposes and Pragmatism
Date & Time: Monday 24 April 2023; 6-7:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
This on-line event is one in a series of four under the title of “HERITAGE: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions” and all the events are open to all irrespective of discipline or location and delegates from outwith the UK are also most welcome. Panel includes Matthew McKeague (Architectural Heritage Fund), Audrey Carlin (WASPS) and RSA Fellow Dr Deborah Mays Hon FRIAS (Historic England).

RICS Scotland Conference
Date & Time: Wednesday 26 April 2023; 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: The Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow G1 1RD
The programme will focus on sustainability and the role of professionals in helping achieve net zero in Scotland, with presentations and a choice of break-out sessions covering topics across land, property and the built environment. There will be key-note speeches from Professor Sir John Curtice, University of Strathclyde, Roger Esson MRICS, Head of Industry & Partner Network, Net Zero Technology and Morag Angus FRICS, Chief Surveyor and Head of Property and Construction, The Scottish Government Centre, as well as RICS new President, Ann Gray FRICS.

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland – April Lecture and Fellowship Election
Date & Time: Thursday 27 April 2023; 6-7pm
Location: Hybrid format (in-person at Augustine United Church and livestreamed via Zoom)
This event will feature two short presentations given by Early Career fellows on their research linked to Scotland’s past. The first given by Dr Julie Holder FSAScot on “Displaying ‘National’ Antiquities in the mid-19th century: Scotland, England, and Ireland”, and the second given by Dr Ralph St Clair Wade FSAScot on “’Old Scotch’: The Early Work of David Bryce (1803-1876)”. This event will also feature the Spring Election of new Fellows to the Society outside of our Anniversary Meeting on St Andrew’s Day.

RSA Fellows’ MCICH Network: Conservation – US and UK Perspectives
Date & Time: Wednesday 3 May 2023; 6-7:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
RSA Fellows and guests of any discipline or location across the public, private and third sectors, are invited to register for this event, one in a series of online discussions within the overall theme of “Heritage: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions”, the subject of a future conference. Discussion will begin with brief perspectives from panel members followed by Q&A with the audience.

The Patrick Geddes India Scotland Talks
Date & Time: Thursday 4 May 2023; 10am–5pm
Location: The Patrick Geddes Centre, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG
This free event presents guest speakers from India, France & Scotland who will share their thoughts on a major renewal project in Dehli, ecological studies in Kolkata at the botanical gardens and how a historic farm in Edinburgh has been transformed by Geddesian concepts and community inspiration into a multi-faceted Social Resource Centre.

SURF – Successful approaches to housing led regeneration – SURF Award Shared Learning Event
Date & Time: Thursday 4 May 2023; 10am-1pm
Location: Wheatley House, 25 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, G1 1HL
This free SURF Awards workshop event offers an opportunity to explore successful approaches to housing led regeneration initiatives providing wider community outcomes. The winning and highly commended projects from the ‘Housing and Regeneration’ category highlighted in the 2022 SURF Awards process will provide commentary on their experiences and transferable learning.

RSA Fellows’ MCICH Network: Built and Landscape Heritage – Terminology and Public Engagement
Date & Time: Thursday 11 May 2023; 6-7:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
RSA Fellows and guests of any discipline or location across the public, private and third sectors, are invited to register for this event, one in a series of online discussions within the overall theme of “Heritage: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions”, the subject of a future conference. Discussion will begin with brief perspectives from panel members followed by Q&A with the audience.

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland – “Reapproaching Celts”
Date & Time: Thursday 11 May 2023; 6-7pm
Location: Hybrid format (in-person at Augustine United Church and livestreamed via Zoom)
Presented by Dr Rachel Pope FSAScot. The lecture will discuss newly published work by the author that provides an enhanced framework for our understanding of the European Iron Age on the Continent, via the development of new contextual method that works to combine archaeology (primarily status burial data) with Classical textual references, whilst also focusing on the distinctly regional nature of Iron Age social organisation.

Institute of Historic Building Conservation – Aberdeen meeting & Deeside conservation study tour
Date & Time: Friday 12 & Saturday 13 May 2023; 7:30-9:30pm Friday and 9am-4pm Saturday
An evening reception at Aberdeen Advocates Library on Friday 12 May, with short presentations and a networking opportunity for people professionally involved in the historic built environment, will be followed by a tour on Saturday. Travel via minibus to NTS Craigievar Castle, currently scaffolded to allow a close look at the harl, and on to Finzean sawmills. £20 each day – email to book.

SURF – Exploring place-based regeneration initiatives: SURF Awards Shared Learning Workshop
Date & Time: Thursday 18 May 2023; 10am-1pm
Location: Clyde Community Hall, 41 Whitefield Road, Govan, G51 2YB
An opportunity to explore successful current approaches towards regenerating Scotland’s places with two winning projects from the ‘Improving Scotland’s Places’ category winner Living Alloa and ‘Community Led Regeneration’ category winner Bressay Development Ltd – Speldiburn highlighted in the 2022 SURF Awards process.

 

TRAINING

Social Enterprise Academy– Steps to Sustainability: Skills Sessions
Date & Time: 16 March-11 May 2023
Location: Online
Range of training sessions for those working in the Heritage Sector covering: Retail Management Essentials, Digital Engagement, Fundraising, Marketing & PR, and Alternative Sources of Finance.

Icon Scotland – Creating Conservation Videos Workshop
Date & Time: Thursday 11, 18 & 25 May 2023; 9-11am
Location: Online via Zoom
Over three sessions, learn about creating conservation video content to be used to educate, promote and share the profession. The workshop will cover the start-to-finish workflow for creating conservation videos, ethical and legal considerations of sharing conservation content, platforms and methods that support video content, and tips and tricks, such as repurposing footage. Sessions will take place one week apart and will allow attendees to create their own videos and receive feedback from the instructor.

 

VACANCIES

Edinburgh World Heritage – Donor Engagement Manager
Salary: £29,840-£31,900 p.a.
Status: Part-time (0.5/0.6 FTE); permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Edinburgh World Heritage are seeking a Donor Engagement Manager to play a vital part in organisational core resilience, through ownership of international and corporate income targets, developing on a good early foundation in these engaging and impactful areas of work. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic and energetic team striving to support a more entrepreneurial approach to securing a future as custodians of, and ambassadors for, Edinburgh’s outstanding world heritage. Further information on applications can be found here.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 8 May 2023

Heritage Trust Network – Heritage Trainee (Graduate)
Salary: Pro rata – £20,000 p.a.
Status: Full-time (37 hrs per week)
Location: Working from home or from an agreed shared workspace anywhere in the UK.
Heritage Trust Network is recruiting for a new post of Heritage Trainee (Graduate) for a fixed term of 6 months. This exciting post has been designed to help the successful graduate develop on-the-job skills, knowledge and networks to help them gain early-career access to the heritage sector. The post is perfect for someone who has recently graduated and has an interest in heritage and the regeneration of communities through the use of historic buildings, structures and spaces. Training and equipment will be provided. Job description and recruitment pack.
Closing date: Monday 15 May 2023

The Cockburn Association – Chair
The Cockburn Association is seeking to recruit a new Chair to replace Professor Cliff Hague OBE, who retires from the position in May 2023 following 6 years of excellent service. In 2025, the Cockburn will celebrate its 150^th anniversary. The new Chair will help frame the celebrations of this significant landmark event, which will include a major civic reception and publication. A key objective of the Chair is to drive the development of the Cockburn ‘brand’, increasing the support base and reaching out to stakeholders across the city, existing and new.  The Chair will be expected to bring their own network into the Association where possible and act as a figurehead to members and supporters.
Further information and a role description is available from the Director, Terry Levinthal: 0131-557-8686

The National Trust for Scotland – Heritage Compliance Officer
Salary: £34,376-£38,027 (subject to experience)
Status: Full-time (flexible working possible)
Location: Hybrid working, available for meetings in Edinburgh
The National Trust for Scotland is looking to recruit a heritage compliance officer to help identify and manage the conservation and operations risks. This is a unique opportunity to work across all aspects of a major heritage organisation, liaising with colleagues in all disciplines.
All enquiries and applications should be addressed to: Diarmid Hearns, Head of Public Policy, Risk and Environment

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