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The Heritage Network (formerly Heritage Trust Network) is the UK's umbrella body for organisations that are rescuing, restoring and re-using historic buildings, structures and spaces. https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Nov 15

We've created a UK Heritage Restoration and Regeneration starter pack! It includes organisations and individuals who are rescuing, restoring, re-using and running historic buildings, structures and places across the UK.

Know anyone else who should be included?
#Heritage

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 9h

Calling all conservation architects! Focus Consultants, on behalf of the Arthouse Partnership, are out to tender for a suitably qualified Conservation Architect-Led Design Team to develop plans for the old Deptford Central Library renovation.

Find out more: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

An exterior photograph of a stone building with pillars either side of the door.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 1d

Do you have an interest in heritage? Are you looking for a new opportunity in supporting heritage regeneration?

Our members Re-Form Heritage are looking for a Project Officer for their Centenary Restoration Fund.

Find out more:
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

A statue of a gentleman on the stone plinth. He holds a top hat in his hand and a cane or umbrella in his other.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 4d

Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter.

Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland’s most dynamic heritage trusts.

Find out more on our website: buff.ly/Sw0WHcr

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 6d

Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Historic Buildings Officer to lead its historic building conservation programmes, support traditional skills development, and engage communities with the region’s heritage.

Find out more on our website: buff.ly/Sw0WHcr

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 9d

Officially kick off Heritage Network Conference Bradford City of Culture 2025. Featuring David Tittle, CEO of Heritage Network and Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford City Council Cabinet Member for Heritage, Regeneration and Transport.
Concluded fantastic performance from Punjabi Roots.

Conference delegates networking in Victoria Hall. A large Hall with an organte pink ceiling.

David Tittle stood delivering a speech in front of a stage at Victoria Hall

Two males playing the dhol, a drum like instrument in front of the stage at Victoria Hall

Alex Ross-Shaw delivering a speech about his work in Bradford in front of the stage at Victoria Hall

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 13d

Calling all Evaluation Consultants!
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF), in partnership with DCMS & Historic England, are out to tender for an Evaluation Consultant to design & deliver a Monitoring & Evaluation Plan for the Heritage Revival Fund.
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
#HeritageJobs

A mixed group of people stand, or crouch, in a cluster in front of an old brick building. They are waving their hands and smiling.
Credit: Monika Szolle @monikaszolle)

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 14d

Job alert! Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust are after an Activities Coordinator for their Heritage Engagement Programme.

If you have excellent organisational skills and experience in community development they'd love to hear from you.

Find out more: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
#HeritageJobs

An exterior photograph of the kirk. It's a small stone building stood in a graveyard.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 16d

Victoria Baths (Manchester) are seeking a Facilities Manager to help them on the next stage of their development.

You'll play a key role in preserving the integrity of the building while ensuring it meets the needs of everyone who uses it.

Find our more: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

Interior photograph of the Turkish baths. The room is empty the the wall contains a large number of colourful stained glass windows through which floods a rainbow of light onto the floor. Green and cream decorate the walls around the windows.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 19d

St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust are looking for a Fundraising Consultant as part the Development Phase of their National Lottery Heritage Fund funded project. Tender submission deadline is 2nd October. find out more about the role through our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

An impressive stone Augustinian Monastery, there is restoration work happening on the building which is made evident by a scaffolding placed on the buildings right hand side. Infront of the building is a green courtyard, to the left a tree stands.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 21d

Calling all Project Officers! Our members Scottish Historic Buildings Trust have two exciting new opportunities to join their team working on their Bernat Klein Studio and Leith Custom House projects.

More details can be found on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

A photograph of the exterior of the Bernat Klein Studio. It's a modernist building with glass walls set within a sea of trees.

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 22d

Kempton Steam Museum are looking for a new Curatorial Officer, and a Volunteer Coordinator to join their team on a part time basis. Read more about the opportunities on our Careers Page: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/?previe...

The inside of an industrial engine room spanning three floors. Now a museum, visitors gather around to look at the mechanisms.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 28d

Apply to our Youth Forum's Steering Committee!
You can access our expressions of interest form here: www.tfaforms.com/5188457
Form closes on 15th September 2025.
An information session is being held on the 11th of September at 1:00pm. For booking links contact [email protected]

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 29d

We’re only a week away! There’s still time to join us in Portsoy on Friday 19th September for our day-long event, Coastal Heritage of the North East.

We’re looking forward to a packed schedule including talks, networking, building tours, and even a sketching workshop!

Book today: buff.ly/1pmvu31

Portsoy harbour seen through a wide, arched stone doorway, with bunting hanging over it. On the harbour-side there are small boats and people walking past.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 29d

Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru, or the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, have two exciting new opportunities to join their team and work on their 'Capeli Cymru' project.
Find out more on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Victory Murphy Trust in Edinburgh is looking for new trustees to help continue its growth and promotion of the arts and crafts movement in Scotland.

Find out more on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

Have you booked your ticket to our next North UK Mills Group online event on the 7th October?

We will hear presentations from Hannah Swanson (SEPA) and Mark Watson (HES) on the theme ‘River Restoration and Water Power’.

Book now: northukmillsoctober2025.eventbrite.co.uk

View from the side of Killin Mill on a cloudy day. On the left is a river with trees to either side.

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 5

SAVE Britain's Heritage have two new exciting opportunities to join their team. You can read more about these opportunities on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
Image credit: Hanna Collins

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're offering Carbon Literacy training to all our Youth Forum members - for free!

Learn about the causes and impacts of climate change, how to calculate a carbon footprint, and more to gain a nationally recognised certification.

Just email [email protected] for your booking code!

A wind farm on a hillside in the distance. There are trees in the foreground and a cloudy sky above.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 1

Do you work or volunteer at a mill site? Are you interested in milling heritage?

Join the North UK Mills Group on 7th October for presentations by Hannah Swanson (SEPA) and Mark Watson (HES) on the theme of 'River Restoration and Water Power'.

Book now: northukmillsoctober2025.eventbrite.co.uk

Photograph of a wood and metal waterwheel at the Old Mill, Killin. Green weeds are growing from the stone wall next to the wheel, and there are leafy trees in the background.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 30

SAVE Britain’s Heritage are recruiting new trustees to join them in their 50th anniversary year and help safeguard SAVE’s mission to protect historic buildings. You don't need previous trustee experience just a passion for what they do.
Find out more: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

An exterior photograph of the front elevation of Wentworth Woodhouse stately home.

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 29

Are you looking for your next career move? How about working at a 900 year old historic house and gardens in the heart of Northampton? Our members Delapre Abbey are looking for a Head of Business & a Head of Food and Beverage. Find our more: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/

An exterior photograph of Delapre Abbey. It's a warm coloured stone building set against a sky lit at sunset.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 29

Aged 18 - 30 and passionate about heritage? Keen to get your voice and ideas heard while also gaining new skills and leadership experience?

Apply to join our Youth Forum Steering Committee today!

Learn more and apply: buff.ly/2qqZ5Ta

Three young people are standing in front of podiums. They are all smiling.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 28

Spotlight on traditional milling!

We were delighted to see Ciarán from our North UK Mills Group featured on ITV News last week, sharing the work he does as Head Miller at Heatherslaw Corn Mill.

Watch the full clip: buff.ly/d5A46gW

A water wheel at the Mill of Benholm turns while water sluices over a stone ledge to its right.

Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you carbon-conscious? Do you want your organisation to be more eco-friendly?
Historic England have a fantastic duo of new training workshops, covering 'How to Measure a Carbon Footprint', and 'How To Write a Carbon Reduction Plan'. Check out our Blogpost below for more!

Heritage Carbon Reduction Workshops Are Now Open! - Heritage Network

Heritage Carbon Reduction Workshops Are Now Open! Find out how you and your organisation can become more sustainable.

heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 22

Help shape the future of a remarkable industrial heritage site!

Kempton Steam Museum are recruiting for a Museum Operations and Project Manager to support their new National Lottery Heritage Funded project, 'Kempton: Clean Water for Life'.

Find out more on our website: buff.ly/w5nKsNX

Photograph showing a huge steam engine, painted green, with groups of people standing on a tiered balcony at its middle.

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