The Traditional Buildings Health Check is a proactive building maintenance service operated by Stirling City Heritage Trust. We provide advice and inspection services to traditional property owners in Stirling. The service is expanding to provide energy efficiency and retrofit advice to traditional building owners and associated grants

The role

The Heritage Traineeship is suitable for a recent graduate who is keen to develop a career within the heritage sector. They will be a key part of the team and will receive training throughout their period with the Trust. They need to be a self-starter who has enthusiasm for traditional buildings, heritage and particularly energy efficiency and tackling the Climate Emergency.

They will work with other team members to help promote and deliver the new Retrofit Project, organising of training events for contractors and delivery of outreach activities.

This exciting new role requires someone with great communication and organisational skills, enthusiasm for traditional buildings and how we can improve their energy efficiency and a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude. The Trust will offer shadowing with the team, training and on the job experience of live heritage projects.

To meet this role the Trust is seeking an individual with the following:

• Qualification to degree level.
• Understanding of the construction and materials of traditional buildings.
• An interest in energy efficiency/ retrofit and the challenges of retrofit for traditional buildings.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate with a broad range of people including the public, building professionals and contractors.
• Excellent organisational skills: ability to work to tight deadlines; co-ordinate a number of tasks simultaneously; prioritise, programme and self-manage a busy workload.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Good written skills. Strong experience of writing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.

The Traditional Buildings Health Check is a proactive building maintenance service operated by Stirling City Heritage Trust. We provide advice and inspection services to traditional property owners in Stirling. The service is expanding to provide energy efficiency and retrofit advice to traditional building owners and associated grants

The role

The Grants & Education Officer has a key role in delivery of the Trust’s new Energy Efficiency/ Retrofit Project, working alongside members of the SCHT team.

The Grants & Education Officer will be responsible for promoting and delivering the new Retrofit Grant, organising of training events for contractors and delivery of outreach activities.

This exciting new role requires someone with great communication and organisational skills, enthusiasm for traditional buildings and how we can improve their energy efficiency and a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude. They will work with local stakeholders and national agencies to stimulate understanding of the energy efficiency challenges of traditional buildings.

To meet this role the Trust is seeking an individual with the following:

· Understanding of the construction and materials of traditional buildings.

· Relevant work experience.

· An enthusiasm for energy efficiency/ retrofit and the challenges of retrofit for traditional buildings.

· Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate with a broad range of people including the public, building professionals and contractors.

· Excellent organisational skills: ability to work to tight deadlines; co-ordinate a number of tasks simultaneously; prioritise, programme and self-manage a busy workload.

· High level of computer literacy.

· Good written skills. Strong experience of writing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.

The Traditional Buildings Health Check is a proactive building maintenance service operated by Stirling City Heritage Trust. We provide advice and inspection services to traditional property owners in Stirling. The service is expanding to provide energy efficiency and retrofit advice to traditional building owners.

As TBHC Retrofit Inspector you will:

• Inspection of traditional buildings (typically those constructed before 1919) to establish the current EPC rating.
• Explore ways to help the building owners to undertake appropriate retrofit measures to improve the EPC rating.
• Writing of detailed reports illustrated with images, for property owners and engage with them to support their better understanding of the energy efficiency measures which could be used in their property, and the appropriate materials and methods to be used.
• Training and personal development will be provided where necessary to fulfil the role.

To meet this role, we are seeking an individual with:

• A track record of inspecting typical traditional Scottish buildings.
• An ability to identify, assess and report on the energy performance of traditional buildings and appropriate retrofit approaches.
• An enthusiasm for tackling climate change and the challenges it presents for owners of traditional buildings.
• An ability to write detailed reports for TBHC members.
• A working knowledge of technology used to assess the energy performance of traditional buildings
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with building owners, stakeholders and contractors.
• Well organised with excellent task/project planning skills and the ability to self-manage a busy workload, with minimal supervision.

Building professional or craftsperson for the role of Traditional Buildings Inspector.

The Traditional Buildings Health Check is a proactive building maintenance service operated by Stirling City Heritage Trust.

We provide advice and inspection services to traditional property owners in Stirling.

This is a unique opportunity to work on the first project of its kind in Scotland.

As Traditional Buildings Inspector you would:

• Carry out detailed fabric inspections on traditional buildings in Stirling.
• Use Small Unmanned Aircraft (drone) to aid inspections (training provided if needed)
• Identify, assess and prioritise building defects and repair requirements and present findings in a detailed report.
• Undertake support services including preparing small repair schedules and advising on grant eligible external fabric repairs funded by the Trust.

To meet this role, we seek an individual with:

• A minimum 2 years PQE (Chartered Building Surveyor or Architect with appropriate professional body membership), sound building pathology and building conservation experience including a track record of working with traditional buildings and Scottish construction methods. OR
• Expert (demonstrable) craft / construction experience of working on typical traditional Scottish buildings with SVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in roofing, stonemasonry or similar traditional building skill. (In exceptional cases proof of at least 10 years relevant traditional buildings experience may be considered in lieu of qualification). AND
• Excellent communication and ICT skills and a flexible approach to the role.
• Well organised with the ability to self-manage a busy workload.
• A passion for Scotland’s traditional buildings and an enthusiastic approach to feed into the development of the service.

Stirling City Heritage Trust is a Scottish charity and company limited by guarantee funded by Historic Environment Scotland and Stirling Council. Set up in 2004, it is one of 7 City Heritage Trusts operating in Scotland.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Office Manager to join our small team based at The Barracks in Stirling.

As Office Manager you will work closely with the Trust Manager:

• Primary responsibility for the smooth running of the SCHT office.
• SAGE bookkeeping.
• Administration of health and safety policy.
• Governance including reporting to OSCR and Companies House.
• Minutes/ agendas for Board meetings and liaise with Trustees as required.
• Support the Trust Manager in HR matters including recruitment and updating of policies and procedures.
• Deal with insurances, leases, office supplies etc.

To meet this role, the Trust is seeking an individual with the following:

• Business Administration qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience of office management or as a PA.
• Experience of bookkeeping (SAGE) and collation of financial records.
• Working knowledge of GDPR.
• Well organised with excellent task/project planning skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with the public, project partners and Trustees.
• Strong ITC skills.
• An enthusiastic, self-driven approach with the ability to work proactively.

Stirling City Heritage Trust is a Scottish charity and company limited by guarantee funded by Historic Environment Scotland and Stirling Council. Set up in 2004, it is one of 7 City Heritage Trusts operating in Scotland.

The Traditional Buildings Health Check is a unique project offering a proactive repair and maintenance service to owners of traditional properties in Stirling. This membership service is not-for-profit and is funded by Historic Environment Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to work on the first project of its kind in Scotland.

As Membership & Marketing Officer you would administer and market the service including:

• Primary responsibility for day-to day management of the TBHC membership service including membership enquiries and applications, and programming of the inspection service.
• Processing of membership finance including invoicing membership fees and financial record keeping.
• Promoting the TBHC service including design and delivery of the TBHC Marketing Plan.
• Design and delivery of membership events and newsletters.
• Keeping the MS Access database up to date and run reports.
• Regularly update and develop the TBHC website, and social media accounts.
• Monitor and evaluate the service on agreed project outcomes.

To meet this role, the Trust is seeking an individual with the following:

• Experience in developing a marketing strategy and delivery of marketing plans.
• Experience of working with membership organisations.
• Ability to work well with the public.
• Sound administrative skills.
• Working knowledge of GDPR.
• Well organised with excellent task/project planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with building owners, project partners and TBHC team members.
• Strong ITC skills.
• An enthusiastic, self-driven approach with the ability to work proactively.