We’re Hiring: Built Heritage Project Officer
Job Title: Built Heritage Project Officer
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our Perth office
Salary: £31,000 – £34,000
Status: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Job Type: Fixed Term (currently funded until March 2031)
Deadline: Sunday 13 September, 23:59
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust 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.
The 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 (CPD) 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 your career development, and to ensure you 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.
Main Responsibilities
- Grant Programme Delivery
- Traditional Building Skills and CPD Delivery
- Strategic Projects and Research Activities
- Project Delivery, Reporting and Communications
For more information and to proceed with your application, please read and complete the full role description, application form and equal opportunities form below.
Built Heritage Project Officer Role Description
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form