Dundee Historic Environment Trust – Community Engagement Adviser

This is a new role and will involve developing and engaging in a range of community-based activities, interacting with people in the community and working alongside other DHET team members to meet the aims and objectives of Dundee Historic Environment Trust.

The position will involve:

• Developing and leading on a community engagement strategy for areas and communities within Dundee for DHET and in partnership with other bodies as appropriate, in accordance with DHET’s objectives and strategic plan.
• Actively soliciting grant applications to DHET from priority areas and projects, including by door-to-door engagement, presentations to community forums (such as community councils) and by working with local community organisations.
• Supporting grant applicants through the application process, from the initial enquiry through to project completion.
• Meeting with and advising the general public, applicants and their agents on all aspects of the work of the Trust.
• Working alongside and liaising with other organisations that have an interest or involvement in historic environment interests for the benefit of DHET, to include Historic Environment Scotland, Dundee City Council and other national and local amenity organisations. Working with other City Heritage Trusts both in partnership and by leading on co-working wherever possible.
• Meeting and progressing the programme with the Director and Trustees, funders, statutory bodies, the general public, partner organisations and other stakeholders; to include seeking agreement on programmes, prioritisation, approvals, resources, partnership involvement and funding arrangements.
• Supporting the promotion of all aspects of DHET’s work whilst engaging with the general public, stakeholders, partners and the wider community.
• Deputising for the Director as required.

Person Specification

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Computer literacy, good written and numerical skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to contribute positively to the aims of the Trust.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively individually and as part of a team and with a wide range of people.

Essential attributes:

• IT skills (including social media)
• Evidence or experience in community development and or community engagement activity.

Desired:

• Qualification at degree or diploma level.
• Interest in the built heritage sector.
• Experience of historic building and community engagement projects.
• Full driving licence.

Dundee Historic Environment Trust (DHET) is an independent charity and is one of Scotland’s seven city heritage trusts, initiated in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Dundee City Council (DCC). Its objectives are to promote and encourage the conservation, protection and improvement of the historic, architectural and physical environments of Dundee for the benefit of the general public and to further the study and educate the public. DHET’s vision is to support the improvement of the city’s historic environment, promoting understanding and enjoyment of it by the whole community. Their work is a catalyst for achieving environmental, cultural, economic and social change for the better.

For further information please contact the Director.

Salary: £32,084 – £37,023 depending on experience

Status: Full-time, fixed term basis (12 months) with potential for extension, dependent on funding

Location: Dundee; office-based and expected to visit buildings and sites within the Dundee area and occasionally attend meetings outwith Dundee including evenings and weekends.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 24 March 2025

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