Vacancy: Built Heritage Officer

Posted March 20th 2025

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Built Heritage Officer

Salary: £33,000 – £34,000

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: GCHT offices, Glasgow / Hybrid

Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT) gives out almost £1 million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair, and promote the city’s historic buildings and places, and tell the city’s story. Through our grant programmes, we support individuals, communities, and organisations to care for Glasgow’s historic built environment, ensuring its sustainability for future generations. Our work helps create successful neighbourhoods and vibrant high streets, which are vital for sustainable and thriving communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Built Heritage Officer to join our team. This role is central to the delivery of the Trust’s Historic Built Environment Grant Programme, supporting best practice in traditional building repair and conservation. The role combines training and education for those responsible for maintaining Glasgow’s historic buildings with the assessment and management of grant-funded building repair projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Grants Manager to provide technical advice and support, monitor grant-funded repair projects, and deliver training and outreach activities. As part of their career development, the Trust will support the successful candidate with training towards securing Conservation Accreditation.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in heritage management, built heritage, or conservation construction in a customer-facing role.
Knowledge of traditional building materials and techniques and current building conservation practices.
Experience of managing multiple projects or activities and working with different stakeholders.
Experience of construction phase operations and visiting / monitoring progress on building sites
The ability to evaluate complex information, including technical drawings and specifications.
Strong communication and partnership-building skills.
Excellent numerical and IT skills, including record-keeping.

Desirable criteria:

A degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., architecture, conservation, surveying, construction).
Experience in grant scheme administration, building repair, or heritage-led regeneration projects.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IHBC, RICS, RIAS).

The successful candidate will embody our core values: passionate, collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking.

GCHT welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

To Apply:

Please download the Job Description and Application Form via the links below:

Built Heritage Officer Job Description

Application Form

Completed application forms should be returned by email to info@glasgowheritage.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: Monday 14th April 2025, at 12 noon.

Interviews: Interviews will take place at our offices in Glasgow on Thursday 24th April 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Niall Murphy, Director, at niall@glasgowheritage.org.uk.

Grantee Resources

Posted March 7th 2025

As a recipient of funding from Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT), you play a key role in celebrating and conserving Glasgow’s historic environment. To help you make the most of your grant and ensure a smooth process, we’ve compiled essential resources, including branding guidelines, logo assets, and evaluation requirements.

On this page, you’ll find:

✔️ Branding & Logo Guidelines – How to acknowledge GCHT’s support in your materials

✔️ Downloadable Logos – High-resolution files for print and digital use

✔️ Evaluation Guidance – What we need from you to measure your project’s impact

Proper acknowledgement of GCHT funding helps highlight the importance of heritage-led regeneration and ensures we can continue to support projects like yours. If you have any questions, we’re here to help – just get in touch!

Download Acknowledgement & Logo Use Guide

Download Evaluation Guidance

Download GCHT Logos

Glasgow City Heritage Trust Awards Over £145,000 in Grants to Celebrate Glasgow850

Posted March 7th 2025

Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT) is delighted to announce the awarding of over £145,000 in funding in its latest round of grants to support a diverse range of heritage projects across the city. These grants will help preserve Glasgow’s built heritage, engage local communities, and celebrate the city’s remarkable 850-year history.

This round of funding includes support for essential conservation work on historic buildings, as well as innovative educational and outreach projects that highlight Glasgow’s rich and diverse past.

Among the projects supported is a special project at the Tron Theatre, which will celebrate Glasgow 850 through a unique heritage and educational programme. The theatre will explore its own storied past as part of Glasgow’s cultural fabric, providing new insights into the city’s evolution over the centuries.

Patricia Stead, Executive Director at The Tron Theatre says, “The Tron’s steeple is a much-loved Glasgow icon, steeped in 5 centuries of history, but sadly in much need of restoration to re-establish its presence in the Trongate. With this grant award from GCHT, we can now begin the restoration process – raising the profile of this jewel in Glasgow’s history once again and providing locals and visitors alike with a chance to learn about the building and its significance.”

Other key projects receiving funding include:

Castlemilk Hall – Comprehensive repairs to a Victorian community hall, ensuring its continued use for local activities.
116-124 Nithsdale Road, Pollokshields – Essential conservation work to safeguard a prominent B-listed mid-Victorian tenement building.
The Modernist Society Mobile App Tours – Expanding digital heritage engagement with Glasgow’s modernist architectural landmarks.
Scottish Refugee Council’s ‘Refugee Histories: Community Walking Tours of Glasgow’ Project – A facilitated community research initiative developing walking tours which will give the public a unique insight into historic and modern refugee experiences, through the lens of the city’s built environment.

Heidi Fawcett of Castlemilk Hall SCIO says, “GCHT’s funding award for the Castlemilk Hall Repair and Restoration project has been transformative. In addition to encouraging the whole community and all the unpaid volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and develop the hall, this generous award has stimulated other grant funders to appreciate we have a recognised need to maintain, sustain and develop our built heritage here in Glasgow and in Carmunnock, Glasgow’s last village.”

Jack Hale of The Modernist Society says, “With the support of the GCHT, Glasgow will be the second city featured on our Modernist App. Glasgow boasts a remarkable wealth of twentieth-century architectural heritage, which we will showcase through our app-based tours. We aim to inspire locals, tourists, and architectural enthusiasts alike to explore the streets and discover the sites that we have carefully identified along the way.”

25-03-05 Tron Steeple + Putti NM Landscape

Mónica Laiseca, Refugee Festival Scotland Manager says, “Walking has a particular significance for refugee communities, being for many New Scots their main mode of transport and way of navigating the city. Through this project, presented a time of great uncertainty for communities seeking safety in Scotland, we want to celebrate New Scot experiences of Glasgow’s built environment, as well as preserve and make available to the public a fragile heritage of unique community histories that have assembled within the fabric of the city over the last 25 years of providing refugee protection.”

The awarded projects reflect GCHT’s commitment to supporting Glasgow’s historic built environment and amplifying the voices of communities who contribute to the city’s living heritage.

GCHT Director, Niall Murphy says, “As Glasgow celebrates its 850th anniversary, it’s more important than ever to invest in our city’s heritage—both in the buildings that shape our streets and the stories that define our communities. These grants will not only help protect Glasgow’s rich architectural legacy but also ensure that more people can engage with and appreciate our shared history. From major conservation projects to innovative outreach initiatives, we’re proud to support work that keeps Glasgow’s heritage alive for future generations.”

As Glasgow marks its 850th anniversary, these grants will play a vital role in ensuring the city’s stories, places, and people continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

EXHIBITION: Wylie & Lochhead – Scotland’s Most Successful Furniture Maker

Posted February 21st 2025

Discover the story of Wylie & Lochhead, the most successful furniture manufacturer in Scotland. Founded in 1829 by Robert Wylie, a feather merchant, and William Lochhead, an undertaker, the company grew from an upholstering and cabinetmaking business into a leader in interior design, yacht-fitting, and fine furniture. Their ‘Glasgow Style’ pieces, showcased at the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition, are now sought after in museums and auction houses worldwide.

Originally created by the residents of St Andrews Court during their GCHT-funded repair works, this exhibition delves into the legacy of Wylie & Lochhead. The building itself, a Category ‘B’-listed former cabinet works designed c.1879 by James Sellars, once housed their thriving workshop before its conversion into apartments in the 1980s.

Explore the craftsmanship and innovation of Wylie & Lochhead, featuring works by renowned Scottish designers George Logan, John Ednie, and E.A. Taylor.

📍 Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ
📅 Open Wednesday & Friday, 10am- 4pm.

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Vacancy: Finance Manager

Posted January 22nd 2025

Finance Manager

Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 pro rata (£16,500 – £17,500 for 2.5 days/week)

Contract Type: Part-time, 2.5 days per week

Location: GCHT offices, Glasgow / Hybrid

Glasgow City Heritage Trust gives out almost £1 million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair, and promote the city’s historic buildings and places, and tell the city’s story.

Through our historic environment grants, people enjoy, understand, and care for Glasgow’s historic built environment, ensuring its sustainability for current and future generations. Our work supports successful neighbourhoods and vibrant high streets, vital for sustainable and thriving communities.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Finance Manager to join our team. This senior role is key to the effective operation of Glasgow City Heritage Trust and involves overseeing all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and cash management.

You will work closely with the Director, Treasurer, and Board of Trustees, providing expert financial advice and support for strategic decision-making. In addition, the Finance Manager will line-manage the Office Administrator and play a vital role in supporting the wider team to deliver the Trust’s objectives.

The successful candidate will have experience in financial management, charity accounting, and office administration. You’ll bring strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely financial information.

The Trust offers a variety of benefits to employees, including:

Hybrid working
Generous employer pension contributions (Strathclyde Pension Fund)
Flexible working hours
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) plus 12.5 public holidays
Excellent opportunities for training and development

Essential Criteria:

Experience in accounting and financial management (e.g., ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles and charity accounting (including SORP)
Experience producing statutory accounts, management accounts, and overseeing audits
Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable Criteria:

Knowledge of Xero and other accounting software
Experience of funding applications and grant drawdowns

The successful candidate will embody our core values: passionate, collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking.

GCHT welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

To Apply:

Please download the Job Description and Application Form via the links below:

Finance Manager Job Description

Application Form

Completed application forms should be returned by email to info@glasgowheritage.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: Monday 10th February 2024, at 12 noon.

Interviews: Interviews will take place at our offices in Glasgow on Friday 21st February 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Niall Murphy, Director, at niall@glasgowheritage.org.uk.

Celebrating a Year of Impact: GCHT Annual Report 2023-24

Posted January 10th 2025

We’re excited to share our 2023-24 Annual Report, showcasing a year of milestones and a fresh new look with our updated branding!

Here’s what we achieved together:

20 heritage projects grant-aided, with a total investment of £643,284.08, supporting the repair of 9 buildings and helping 192 property owners conserve Glasgow’s historic built environment.
£69,999 invested in education, outreach, and community engagement projects to encourage people to learn about and connect with Glasgow’s rich built heritage.
8 public talks, walks, and tours hosted, engaging 462 people with the stories of our city.
10 podcast episodes released, achieving an incredible 9,700 downloads and reaching audiences near and far.
10 conservation and traditional skills training opportunities provided, helping 308 professionals, contractors, homeowners, and students develop their knowledge and expertise.

This year, we’ve worked hard to celebrate, protect, and share Glasgow’s incredible heritage, and we couldn’t have done it without your support.

Check out the full report to see more about our achievements and explore our vibrant new branding.

Read the full report

Vacancy – Trustees

Posted April 26th 2024

VOLUNTARY / UNPAID

Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity and grant funder. Through our grant programmes we enable projects which promote the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Opportunities are available to join our Board of Trustees in their strategic management of the Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to either build good CV-enhancing experience or simply devote some free time to make a valuable contribution to the running of a friendly, impactful and highly regarded charity.

Applications are sought from enthusiastic and innovative individuals with a passion for Glasgow’s historic environment. It would be particularly valuable to have new board members with Fundraising, Conservation Accredited Architecture or Surveying, Property Law or Accountancy expertise. Although we are primarily looking for experience in these areas, we welcome interest from all backgrounds and experience.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a Board of Directors that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We are actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our Board.

The roles are unremunerated and will require a commitment to attend quarterly Board meetings and additional sub-committee(s).

Time commitment:

6-8 meetings per year.
Board meetings are held four times a year in March, June, September and December, always on a Wednesday afternoon for around two hours at our offices on Bell Street, Glasgow or via Zoom. The AGM is held directly after the September Board.
Trustees are expected to join at least one Sub-Committee, either Audit & Remuneration, Grants or Business Development. These Committees meet quarterly two or three weeks before each Board meeting on Wednesday afternoons for two hours, at our offices on Bell Street, Glasgow or via Zoom.
Each year, usually in September on a Wednesday, the Trustees and Employees hold a joint Strategic Away Day usually at a previously grant aided property or unusual venue in Glasgow to discuss the strategic direction for the next year followed by some external training and/or site visits to grant aided properties. This could be a 10am to 3-4 pm event.

Apply now:

To express an interest in joining the board, or for an informal conversation to find out more, please email a CV or a short summary of your skills, experience and interest in the role to Niall Murphy, Director, at niall@glasgowheritage.org.uk.

Thanks for sticking with us!

Posted October 10th 2023

Thank you for choosing to stay connected with Glasgow City Heritage Trust!

By keeping your subscription to our mailing list, you’re not just receiving emails; you’re supporting our work to protect and celebrate Glasgow’s remarkable built heritage.

If you want to tell us a bit more about what you’re interested in, we can tailor your content to make sure we’re delivering content that sparks your interest.

Mapping Where are the Women onto the Knight Map of Glasgow, with author Sara Sheridan

Posted August 29th 2023

Step into a captivating journey that intertwines the past and the present as Glasgow City Heritage Trust proudly presents an exclusive collaboration with acclaimed author Sara Sheridan. Join us as the pages of history come alive on the contemporary canvas of the Trust’s Knight Map of the city.

“Where are the Women?” by Sara Sheridan uncovers the hidden stories and remarkable contributions of women who have shaped Glasgow’s vibrant tapestry over the centuries. Discover the untold tales of pioneers, artists, activists, and visionaries who defied the limitations of their times. In this video, we invite you to witness the magic unfold as Sara herself guides us through the city’s streets, mapping the lives and legacies of these remarkable women onto Will Knight’s meticulously crafted contemporary illustrated map.

At Glasgow City Heritage Trust, we’re passionate about preserving and celebrating the rich heritage that forms the foundation of this incredible city. This collaboration reflects our commitment to bridging eras and inspiring conversations, underscoring the importance of recognising the often overlooked narratives that have shaped our historic environment.

Join us as we embark on a virtual voyage through Glasgow’s past, present, and future. Like, share, and immerse yourself in this unique convergence of storytelling and heritage!

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Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity and your support is crucial to ensure that our charitable work promoting the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Glasgow’s historic buildings for the benefit of the city’s communities and its visitors continues now, and in the future.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our loyalty scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

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Like many other charities, the coronavirus outbreak is having a major impact on our activities, threatening our crucial work to protect, repair and celebrate Glasgow’s rich built heritage. As a result, we expect to lose an important part of our income this year.

We are therefore asking that if you are able to support our conservation and outreach work,
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Case Study: Barras100

Posted June 28th 2023

Address:	Gallowgate, Glasgow
Type of project:	Outreach / Education project
Grantee:	Articulate Cultural Trust
GCHT Grant offered:	£9,500

In 2020, Glasgow City Heritage Trust grant aided the sum of £9,500 to Articulate Cultural Trust to support the Barras100 project.

Barras100 was a year-long, arts and heritage programme, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Barras market.

In 1921, the story goes, an astute businesswoman by the name of Margaret ‘Maggie’ McIver created a safe place for people to trade from their barrows in Calton, in the East End of Glasgow. What started off as a minimal outdoor trading post for a few locals would become the world-famous Barras market. More than a shopping centre, the market was a thriving entertainment hub, a meeting place, the beating and banter filled heart of the Glaswegian community.

The programme included exhibitions, story gathering events, public talks and a host of creative activities for young people: filmmaking, creative writing, illustration, drama and performance, song writing and opportunities to test out entrepreneurial skills in The Barras market.

Enjoy this short documentary filmed, directed and edited by Sophie Mckenzie, Niamh Breslin and Wiktoria Matysiak, young people from the Articulate Cultural Trust, who worked with the team to capture local people’s memories and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the market.

Read the Barras100 Evaluation Report

This is a great example of the kind of evaluation report we are looking for from grantees. It clearly sets out what was achieved, the impact that the project had and any challenges and learning along the way.

Read the report