We are saddened to announce that Alexander Richard Hamilton passed away on the 7th of January 2017 after dedicating more than 25 years to Maritime Heritage through his involvement with the Cutty Sark and the Maritime Heritage Trust [Alliance member]. His obituary in The Times …
Modern Industrial Strategy and the heritage sector
The Government has published its ‘modern industrial strategy’ in a Green Paper, which proposes ‘sector deals’ to address sector-specific challenges and opportunities. The creative industries, which includes the heritage sector, was one of five specific sector deals announced in the consultation. The paper notes that …
Brexit White Paper published
The Government has published a White Paper which is intended to provide a clear vision of what the UK is seeking to achieve in negotiating our exit from, and new partnership with, the European Union. The Heritage Alliance is working closely with Government and other …
Giving to Heritage – Final Workshop Covering ‘Creating a Case For Support For Your Heritage Organisation’
Understanding how to create a compelling fundraising proposition is one of the cornerstones of your fundraising strategy. Our final ‘case for support’ workshop will help develop understanding of the different internal and external applications of a fundraising case for support and how to significantly increase …
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National Trust: Campaigns & policy volunteer opportunity
Join the External Affairs team at the National Trust and play a key advocacy role in communicating to a range of audiences for up to 22.5 hours a week for up to 6 months. You will help to deliver our external influencing agenda by focusing …
7 Trustees for the Theatres Trust
Skills required: Accountancy, Audit and Risk, Business / Commercial, Communication / Media / Marketing, Legal / Judicial, Regulation Remuneration: The posts are not remunerated but reasonable and properly documented expenses will be repaid. Time Requirements: There are 4 Board meetings each year and certain Trustees …
Canal and Rivers Trust: Heritage Advisory Group Chair
The Heritage Advisory Group is one of several national advisory groups that provide the Canal & River Trust management with specialist advice and guidance. The group meets three times a year. Matters to be considered are jointly agreed by the group members and the national …
Newham New Deal Partnership: Part time Heritage Officer
Salary: pro rata £24k This is a great opportunity to set up and deliver a Heritage Lottery Fund project in East London. Discovering Stratford Village 1890 – 1990: Working lives, working communities is a two year project that will facilitate volunteer involvement in researching, interpreting …
Inland Waterways Association: Volunteer Engagement Officer
Salary: £20,000-£23,000 plus 7% pension contribution Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire [NB Home working might be an option if the successful applicant has the right experience and waterways knowledge] We are looking for someone who is passionate about effectively engaging, involving and supporting our members and volunteers …
Ragged School Museum: Project Coordinator
The Ragged School Museum, a landmark of Victorian philanthropy, is about to embark on a major Heritage Lottery Fund capital project, ‘From Warehouse to Schoolhouse’. We are looking for a focused, experienced, and self-motivated Project Coordinator who will play a vital role in ensuring the …
Diocese of Southwark / Historic England: Historic Churches Support Officer
The Diocese of Southwark, in conjunction with Historic England, are recruiting for the newly-created post of Historic Churches Support Officer. This role provides the opportunity to help those historic churches considered to be at risk, and develop approaches that will help them secure a sustainable …