Exciting opportunity to join our Board and contribute to ensuring that Edinburgh is an inspirational and empowering place to live, work, study or visit – no matter who you are.

We are looking for new Board trustees with drive and enthusiasm who are:

• Passionate about Edinburgh and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Interested in how we connect and engage all people in our heritage

• Skilled and experienced in one or more of the following: conservation and maintenance of the built environment, legal, finance, HR, events and fundraising

Our purpose is to pro-actively protect and champion Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site for current and future generations through the conservation of historic buildings, delivering improvements to the public realm, developing our new climate emergency programme and engaging people directly with the rich heritage of the city.

As a trustee you will be responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation and stewardship of public and charitably-given funds, supporting and adding value to the work of its professional team in conservation, engagement and capacity building.

We wish to attract people from a broad range of backgrounds, demographics and cultures to steer and inform our work. We are aiming for inclusivity, richness of experience and diversity on our Board and in our workforce, to ensure that Edinburgh World Heritage reflects the diversity of the world we live and work in. We particularly welcome applications from young people or those interested in applying for their first trusteeship. Appropriate support, including induction and training, will be given.

Board meetings occur four times a year and there is an annual away day for trustees and staff to discuss current issues. Board trustees are also expected to play a role in at least one the organisation’s committees or groups.