The University of Oxford [Alliance member] announced yesterday that is set to receive its largest single donation “since the renaissance” from the US billionaire Stephen Schwartzman. The landmark gift of £150million will be used to create the Scharzman Centre for the Humanities, which will be …
Expect the Unexpected – Planning Preparation is Key
Planning delays are a concern for many custodians of historic properties. Even the smallest project is likely to require Planning Permission, and/or Listed Building Consent, and the whole process can be more complicated, costly and time consuming than first thought. The length of time it …
The National Lottery Launches £100m ‘Heritage Horizon Awards’
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member], celebrating its 25th year, has officially launched the ‘Heritage Horizon Awards’ to take its large-scale National Lottery investment to a new level. The Heritage Horizon Awards will invest £100million over the next three years in transformational projects for heritage. The …
Exceptional Heritage Professionals Receive Honours
The Queen’s Birthday Honours list was released over the weekend, detailing the 1,073 people who are being recognised for their outstanding achievements. This list includes several heritage professionals, to whom we extend our congratulations, including: Julie Kenny, CBE, Chairman of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust – …
National Heritage Training Group – Built Heritage Courses
The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) [Alliance member] is offering two free courses, thanks to funding from the B&CE Charitable Trust. The following courses will be taking place in Devon this July: The Repair and Maintenance of Traditional (Pre-1919) Buildings Level 3 NVQ, 10th – …
Chelsea Physic Garden, London – Living Collections Conservation Plan (LCCP) Tender Opportunity
Tender return date: 4pm on Friday 19 July 2019 Interviews: w/c 29 July and/or 5 August 2019 Chelsea Physic Garden (CPG) [Alliance member] has been awarded Development Funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) towards restoration of its range of 1902 Foster & Pearson teak and cast-iron …
The National Trust – Head of Planning & Major Infrastructure
Salary: 65,000 pa Contract: Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw) Location: Swindon Deadline for application: 23rd Jun The National Trust are looking for a Head of Planning and Major Infrastructure to help them take a proactive and strategic approach to achieving their aims, working with conservation …
National Lottery Heritage Fund – Engagement Manager (England, Midlands & East)
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) Location: Flexible– within former East Midlands and former East of England part of Midlands & East area Reporting to: Senior Engagement Manager, Midlands & East Salary: £23,000 to £27,000 per annum The National Lottery Heritage Fund is …
Environment Trust – Chief Executive Officer
Environment Trust is a long established (1984) environment and heritage charity based in South West London. It acts locally to bring people together to conserve and enjoy the natural environment, green spaces and built heritage where they live. The organisation has evolved considerably in recent …
English Heritage – National Project Managers
English Heritage [Alliance member] is recruiting for new National Project Managers across various locations in England: Senior National Project Manager – York £48,000 – £51,000 depending on experience National Project Manager – Bristol, Cambridge, Guildford, London or Swindon £47,000 – £49,000 depending on experience (plus …
British Tourist Authority Annual Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31st March 2018
The British Tourist Authority (trading as VisitBritain and VisitEngland) Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2018 has been published. The tourism industry in Britain is worth £127 billion to the UK and is one of our most valuable export industries worth £29.8 billion a year …
National Cyber Security Strategy: Progress Report
The National Cyber Security Strategy 2016 to 2021 set out the government’s plan to make Britain secure and resilient in cyberspace. A progress report has now been published, which outlines the progress the Government has made, and the impact of their interventions so far against …