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West Midlands Heritage Trust, along with its three partner project trusts, is seeking to recruit new Trustees to expand its board. As a Trustee, you will help guide our work in rescuing, restoring, and finding sustainable new uses for historic buildings in our region.
Who are we?
We are four building preservation trusts all based in the West Midlands, working together to share our knowledge and experience to save Historic Buildings at Risk.
West Midlands Heritage is made up of: West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust, Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust, and Wolverhampton Heritage Trust.
We aim to safeguard buildings of historical and/or architectural importance within the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire regions which are in danger of being lost. Our projects range in age and type from a 16th Century farmhouse to a Georgian townhouse and a Victorian Cemetery Chapel.
As well as projects to protect and rescue historic buildings, the Trusts organise a range of activities and events to encourage and involve our members and local communities, as well as contribute to professional development within the sector.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to recruit new Trustees from a range of backgrounds who have a strong interest in saving historic buildings at risk and contributing to their local community.
It is not necessary to have previous trustee experience, just a willingness to learn and develop governance expertise.
Applications are particularly welcome from those with a background and skills in the following areas:
- Finance
- Project Management
- Building Conservation
- Housing
- Community Engagement
- Education
- Marketing
- Funding
- Legal
However, applications from any background are welcome. If you do not have experience in any of the above areas but believe your contribution could be valuable to the Trusts, please do get in touch.
What the role entails:
Trustees are elected initially for a 3 year renewable term.
The requirements of Trustees include:
- Attendance at up to SIX evening meetings of The Council of Management per year.
- Attendance at sub-committee meetings.
- Optional attendance at other meetings and site visits within the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
We are keen to make the role of Trustee accessible to all and will endeavour to make necessary arrangements for individuals unable to attend in person including the use of online meeting platforms. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
How to find out more and where to apply:
Please contact recruitment@wmht.org.uk for more information and to request an application pack.
Deadline:
The deadline for applications is Friday 23rd October 2026.
