Built Heritage Project Officer

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking an organised Built Heritage Project Officer to support the delivery of the £1.5m Perth City Heritage Fund and related initiatives. You will work with building owners to protect and repair historic buildings, and help deliver training and professional development activities.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to audits, climate impact assessments and to develop within the heritage conservation field, with funding and professional body

Qualifications

• Degree in built heritage or equivalent knowledge preferred.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the £1.5m Historic Environment Scotland funded Perth City Heritage Fund.
• Assist with events and activities related to Traditional Building Skills Training and Continuing Professional Development.
• Contribute to materials and skills audits and climate impact assessments.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Education

Degree in built heritage or equivalent knowledge

Job description

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 Developmentevents 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