In this exhibition we have partnered with Queen’s Park Camera Club to capture the risks facing some of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings. Through contemporary photography, we aim to highlight the vulnerability of these historic buildings while also encouraging solutions and practical steps towards their repair and maintenance.

Below you can find links to see more photographs from Queens Park Camera Club, as well as further resources for looking after historic buildings.

Free entry

Exhibition Opening Hours: 
Every Wednesday to Friday, June to August
GCHT, 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ

We’ll also be open:
Saturday 31 May
Sunday 1 June
Saturday 5 July
Saturday 2 August

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.

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.