Director of Historic Buildings & Places

Historic Buildings & Places seeks new Director for our architectural conservation charity; an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and diplomatic person to build on our recent rebrand. HB&P is one of six National Amenity Societies (formerly Ancient Monuments Society). We deal with historic buildings of all ages and types. We receive about 9,000 consultations annually, returning around 800 responses, helping to save hundreds of historic buildings. About 2,000 members subscribe to our tri-annual newsletter and annual journal. Apply via link below.

The charity has recently adopted a new working name as part of our comprehensive rebrand, designed to make our mission clearer to all concerned with the built heritage of England and Wales. We are now looking for a new Director to build on the rebrand, raise our profile and increase our membership to make our outreach more effective and our range of influence more readily understood and acknowledged. The Director will need to have broad knowledge and experience of historic buildings conservation, management and re-use. In engaging with the heritage sector, they will demonstrate commitment and diplomacy in leading campaigns, working with national statutory bodies, Historic England and Cadw, and with our fellow amenity societies, local planning authorities, private sector consultants and property developers, local campaigners, journalists and politicians. They will lead and support a small staff team with tact and enthusiasm. They will engage positively with members of HB&P

The Director will be chief executive of a charity with a high public profile and a small staff and play a crucial role in ensuring its wellbeing and financial health. They will take day-to-day responsibility for the conduct and performance of the Charity and will report directly to the Board of Trustees. As the principal public face of HB&P they will ensure that high-quality and authoritative statutory casework is carried out. They will also represent the Charity at heritage events, especially those where Historic England, Cadw, the National Amenity Societies, government ministers and other decision-makers are involved. HB&P plays a vital part in education and guidance on the built environment and the Director has a key role in determining the direction that the Charity must take in fulfilling its mission. They will be responsible for the overall stewardship and development of the charity and for the day-to-day management of programmes and staff, while ensuring productive relationships with trustees, members of the Society and a wide range of consultees and partners in heritage management.

How to apply

Email HB&C with CV and supporting statement at recruitment@hbap.org.uk supplying contact details of two referees, including current or most recent employer. The full Job Description and application form are available on our website at https://hbap.org.uk/about-us/job-opportunities/

Closing date for applications, Friday 30 September. Interviews on Monday 10 October 2022 (shortlisting 3/4 October)

Applications will be acknowledged on receipt, but applicants will only hear further if they are shortlisted for interview.