- Advertised from 2nd September 2026
Role
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust (PKHT) is a long-established and respected charity focused on the protection and enhancement of Perthshire’s historic environment. To operate effectively, the Trust relies on volunteers with a range of skills to provide strategic guidance, good governance and support to the staff. Trustees ensure that PKHT adheres to legal and financial regulations and support the wider delivery of key projects. They also champion the work of the organisation, helping to raise awareness of the Trust’s work.
Due to the retirement of a number of long-standing members, the current Trustees are looking to strengthen the Board by recruiting several new Trustees with a variety of experience and backgrounds and who have a genuine passion for safeguarding the heritage of Perth and Kinross.
The current Board is seeking applications from those with interest in the work of the Trust and who have time available to commit to supporting PKHT.
Time commitment for Trustees
The PKHT Board meets 4 times per year and meetings usually last around 2 hours. Board meetings are held in person in Perth, but a hybrid option to join online is feasible if that is more convenient. Currently, meetings are during the day but will be adapted to suit the majority of Trustees and may therefore vary in timing.
Board papers are emailed out by staff a week in advance and Trustees are expected to have read the papers in advance of the meeting so that they can support decision-making and ask any questions.
There may also be the following additional time commitments:
- Staff and Trustee Away Day -where the whole team get together to learn, meet and share ideas, usually once per year.
- Sub-committees- Trustees who are on sub-committees such as finance or the Perth City Heritage Fund will be invited to attend additional meetings. Being a member of a sub-committee is voluntary and depends on relevant experience and time availability.
- Ad hoc meetings- there may be occasional additional meetings such as an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) or where an urgent decision is required.
- Decision by email- where a decision is required, staff will email Trustees and set a deadline for response.
- Events- Trustees may be asked to represent the Trust at local or occasionally national events.
- Board appointments- those who have additional responsibilities such as Chairperson and Treasurer will have additional time commitments as required by the Board and staff.
Trustees are appointed for three years and can serve a maximum of three terms (9 years) as per the current PKHT Articles.
Candidate Experience
PKHT welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and we particularly welcome those who are currently under-represented including younger people (see below). This ensures that we are fully representing the geographic area that we serve.
Potential Trustees must have an interest in and enthusiasm for the heritage of Perth and Kinross, and we are also looking for the following areas of expertise:
- HR
- Legal/ Charity Governance
- Finance
- Archaeology
- Building Conservation
- Architecture/ Surveying
- Community engagement
Young Trustees
PKHT is committed to increasing the diversity of its Board including through the recruitment of younger Trustees. We would therefore particularly welcome applications from people aged up to around 30 years old. All Trustees must legally be 18 years old, so this is the minimum age for applicants.
Becoming a member of a Board is useful for a person’s CV by helping to develop skills in decision-making, governance and in how grant-funded projects operate. In return, a Board gains from having the perspective of younger people who may bring a different viewpoint and can help to better represent the community a Board serves.
We understand that younger people may have little or no Board experience and we will offer support to any we recruit with mentoring from more experienced Trustees.
Preference will be given to those based in the Perth & Kinross area.
Application notes
The closing date for this round of applications is: Thursday 17 September 2026 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.
Download the recruitment pack to find out more about the role and to apply.
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Love Glasgow’s heritage? Help steer Glasgow Building Preservation Trust’s strategic direction
We are seeking new voluntary board members to join our board of trustees.
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust is a charity which rescues and re-purposes historic buildings across Glasgow.
We have a legacy of over 40 years of working throughout the city, returning buildings at risk back to their communities from The Briggait, to Castlemilk Stables, Glasgow’s blue police boxes and amazing places like Kelvingrove Bandstand.
We introduced Doors Open Days to the UK and still run the much-loved Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival every September, providing free access to historic buildings and exclusive talks, walks, tours and other experiences.
We believe deeply that heritage and history are for everyone and work hard to help Glaswegians remember and celebrate their city’s stories.
No previous trustee experience is required. Please see our role description, and Reach Volunteering’s guide to Becoming a Trustee for more information.
Successful candidates will be offered attendance to Culture & Business Scotland’s Introduction to Being a Board Member training to ensure you have the tools to help us.
We believe that our board should reflect Glasgow’s diversity and particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds.
We encourage applications from people with experience in finance, law or fundraising/philanthropy at this time, but we are also interested in good people from all professional backgrounds.
The board meets four times a year, and trustees might also attend interim and sub-committee meetings and Trust events in addition to this.
Built Heritage Project Officer
- Full time
- £31,000 – £34,000
- Hybrid: Perth
- Closing 13th September 2026
The Organisation
Established in 1988, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust was founded to protect, enhance and promote the Historic Environment in Perth and Kinross. A registered charity and company limited by guarantee; our remit encompasses Historic Building Conservation,
Archaeology, Interpretation and Training. We also manage the Perth City Heritage Fund, which aims to encourage sustainable economic and social recovery within Perth by conserving and restoring Historic Buildings.
The Trust is overseen by a Board of volunteer Trustees and a team of seven employees.
More information about our organisation can be found on our website pkht.org.uk.
The Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Built Heritage Project Officer to support the effective delivery of the £1.5m Historic Environment Scotland funded Perth City Heritage Fund. Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust award over £125,000 in funding each year through the Perth City Heritage Fund’s grant programme which helps building owners in Perth protect and repair the city’s historic buildings.
Since the Perth City Heritage Fund was established in 2012, we have delivered a range of Traditional Building Skills Training and Continuing Professional Development
events and activities. Other additional key objectives in this five-year fund include a Materials Audit, Skills Audit, and Climate Impact Assessment.
As part of their career development, and to ensure they are equipped for the technical aspects of the role, the Trust will support the successful candidate with professional development including membership of professional bodies such as IHBC or RICS.
This role would suit someone who wishes to develop their career in building conservation, and a degree or equivalent knowledge in built heritage is preferred.
Perth City Heritage Fund is supported by Historic Environment Scotland
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Join Our Board - Trustee Opportunities at Comics Youth SCIO
Comics Youth SCIO is a charity for children and young people aged 8-25, based in Dundee. We deliver comics-based literacy, sequential art, publishing and wellbeing projects, as well as comics workshops at community spaces and other organisations around the city.
We use our platform as an organisation to give young people ownership of their own narratives, and our work focuses on building resilience, mental wellbeing and literacy through creativity and comic-making. It’s vitally important for young people to see themselves represented, and it is our mission to amplify their voices as much as possible and involve them in every step of the work that we do.
We are looking to expand our board of trustees to help guide and support this work. We would particularly like to encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented on our Board, including people from minority ethnic communities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ people. We are also seeking trustees with specific experience in the following roles:
- Treasurer/Finance and fundraising
- Safeguarding
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Impact evaluation
What it Means to Be a Comics Youth SCIO Trustee
As a trustee, you will help support Comics Youth SCIO’s governance, strategic and financial planning, and contribute to a culture of care and creativity. You will work alongside other trustees and the staff team to ensure the organisation remains ethical, resilient and supportive to the people it serves.
The role is voluntary and not remunerated – reasonable expenses will be covered. The current time commitment is approximately 10 hours per month, including Board meetings, preparation, strategic discussions and occasional support for Comics Youth SCIO activities.
Lung Ha Theatre Company is looking for a new Chair of its Board of Trustees. We’re seeking to find someone who can support us with delivering our ambitious plans and our work as Scotland’s leading theatre company for actors and theatre makers with a learning disability and autism.
The Chair of the Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership to the organisation, ensuring effective governance and supporting the delivery of its artistic vision and charitable purpose. Working closely with the Board and senior staff, the Chair helps shape the organisation’s direction, safeguards its values, and promotes its role within the community and the wider arts sector in Scotland.
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