- Advertised from 6th May 2026
- £15,000 p.a for 21 hours per week
Role
We’re hiring: Doors Open Days Officer
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of The Scottish Civic Trust, a small charity with a national remit. Our organisation is experiencing a period of dynamic growth, and we are seeking a Doors Open Days Officer to support us as we continue our journey.
About us
The Scottish Civic Trust is the national voice for Scotland’s civic and local heritage groups. Founded in 1967 to help people connect to their built heritage and countryside, preserve the uniqueness of their locality and appreciate how this connects to the wider unique character of Scotland, we work to ensure that historic built heritage, its stories, and the wider historic environment is celebrated and preserved, working to ensure it is valued in modern life and planning decisions. We take a place-based approach to involving all of Scotland’s communities in celebrating our rich heritage while ensuring its relevance in the present day.
Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old. Since the first events in 1990, nearly 1000 venues across the country take part every September. Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust and is part of European Heritage Days alongside Scottish Archaeology Month, coordinated by Archaeology Scotland.
About the role
The purpose of the role is to work with the Doors Open Days Manager to develop and sustain the National Doors Open Days Festival, supporting venues and volunteers to ensure the festival remains welcoming and accessible to all. The role will support all aspects of Doors Open Day, from planning, to supporting venues, to the promotion of events, and the evaluation process. Working directly with venues and Regional Coordinators, and alongside a network of heritage organisations, volunteer groups, and local authorities.
The Doors Open Days Officer role is £25,000 pro-rata to 21 hours per week (£15,000 p.a).
View the full job description and person specification below.
Application notes
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 21st May 2026. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on at the beginning of June.
To apply, please email sct@scottishcivictrust.org.uk with:
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- A covering letter of no more than 300 words outlining your suitability for the role.
As the Scottish Civic Trust uses a blind process to review job applications, please ensure your Curriculum Vitae and covering letter:
- Uses initials only
- Does not include gender pronouns
- Does not include dates
The above will help to reduce unconscious bias in the Scottish Civic Trust’s recruitment processes.
The Scottish Civic Trust aims to ensure that no applicant for appointment as Trustee, Employee, Volunteer, Contractor or other Worker receives unfavourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. This policy covers recruitment, terms and conditions of work offered, induction, conduct at work, access to training and the disciplinary and grievance procedure. The Scottish Civic Trust is committed to making this policy effective and will bring it to the attention of all those who could benefit from it and all those who in any capacity have responsibilities for monitoring or delivering it.
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Membership and Engagement Manager
- Part time
- £31,840 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd May 2026
Founded in 1875, the Cockburn Association is Edinburgh’s Civic Trust. It is a registered Scottish Charity with stated objectives as:
- The maintenance and improvement of the amenity of the City of Edinburgh and its neighbourhood;
- The protection and preservation of the city’s landscape and historic & architectural heritage.
In practice, the Cockburn Association has evolved to take an interest in many other aspects of the city’s development and management in accordance with sustainability principles:
- Supporting the protection of the landscape setting of the city and significant open spaces that contribute to the city’s unique character
- Promoting the improvement of the aesthetic and functional quality of shared spaces such as public squares, parks, streets and footways
- Advocating for sustainable transport systems sensitive to different needs for accessibility and mobility
- Encouraging high quality contemporary design for buildings and the public realm.
Our VISION is: A thriving Edinburgh where our heritage is created, protected, and enjoyed by all
Our MISSION is: We galvanise civic action to inspire stewardship, ownership, access, and appreciation of Edinburgh’s built and natural heritage
Our VALUES are:
- We are an independent organisation that acts with integrity to monitor change and provide well informed, evidence-based advice to secure long-term benefits for the city.
- As a respected body, we advocate for positive change through constructive dialogue and critical challenge with the aim of delivering successful outcomes.
- We work in partnership with others to pursue wider public interest, engaging with our members and Edinburgh’s communities so that inclusive and wider views are represented and heard.
Role Purpose:
Often the first point of contact for Members, partners and media, you’ll work with a range of stakeholders across the city, playing an integral role in one of the world’s oldest conservation charities. You’ll work with our small team of two, and our incredible volunteers to design and deliver a new audience engagement plan. You’ll support and grow our Membership through the delivery of events from our annual talks and tours to Edinburgh’s Doors Open Days (part of Scotland’s largest free heritage festival). You’ll embed our new CRM, manage budgets, and report progress to the Board, funders and wider stakeholders. There will be lots of opportunities to engage in research, embark on and strengthen partnerships, and work with communities across the city and beyond. Ideally, you’ll have a passion for Edinburgh and enjoy working flexibly and dynamically to meet our charity’s needs. It’s an exciting time to join the Association, as we embark on the delivery of our new Business Plan, take back the coordination of Edinburgh’s Doors Open Days, and work with international and local partners to build evidence for the city’s 2040 Plan. Join us and help ensure that Edinburgh is a thriving city where our heritage is created, protected, and enjoyed by all.
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Full time
- £35,000 – £40,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow (3 days in office)
- Closing 19th May 2026
Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland.
The charity has developed their fundraising strategy and identified corporate partnerships as clear area of growth and potential. As a result they are bringing in this brand-new role to provide dedicated capacity and focus. The post holder will proactively develop the corporate pipeline, securing new partners and provide excellent account management to existing, valued partners.
It is an exciting time to join Scottish Opera. They have invested in the fundraising team, there is organisation-wide support for fundraising, and many opportunities to engage potential partners across their annual programme.
This role might be for you if have broader fundraising experience, and are looking to specialise in corporate fundraising, are an experienced corporate fundraiser looking to step up to a manager level role.
Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of The Scottish Civic Trust, a small charity with a national remit. Our organisation is experiencing a period of dynamic growth, and we are seeking a Partnership and Membership Officer to support us as we continue our journey.
The Scottish Civic Trust is the national voice for Scotland’s civic and local heritage groups. Founded in 1967 to help people connect to their built heritage and countryside, preserve the uniqueness of their locality and appreciate how this connects to the wider unique character of Scotland, we work to ensure that historic built heritage, its stories, and the wider historic environment is celebrated and preserved, working to ensure it is valued in modern life and planning decisions. We take a place-based approach to involving all of Scotland’s communities in celebrating our rich heritage while ensuring its relevance in the present day.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of The Scottish Civic Trust, a small charity with a national remit. Our organisation is experiencing a period of dynamic growth, and we are seeking an Office Coordinator to support us as we continue our journey.
The Scottish Civic Trust is the national voice for Scotland’s civic and local heritage groups. Founded in 1967 to help people connect to their built heritage and countryside, preserve the uniqueness of their locality and appreciate how this connects to the wider unique character of Scotland, we work to ensure that historic built heritage, its stories, and the wider historic environment is celebrated and preserved, working to ensure it is valued in modern life and planning decisions. We take a place-based approach to involving all of Scotland’s communities in celebrating our rich heritage while ensuring its relevance in the present day.
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