Exeter Historic Buildings Trust

 

Exeter Historic Buildings Trust – Trustee Vacancies

Are you passionate about heritage and historic buildings? Would you like to work with a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation working to preserve Exeter’s historic fabric? Exeter Historic Buildings Trust is currently looking for trustees to join its board. 

Exeter Historic Building Trust (EHBT) was founded in 1996 to rescue the 11th century former refectory wing of St Nicholas Priory and now works to preserve for the benefit of the people of Exeter, and of the nation at large, the historical architectural heritage of the city. To find out more about the Trust’s work, please visit our website at www.ehbt.org.uk

 In 2018, the Trust also acquired the west wing of the Priory, with the intention of returning it to community use.  The Trust’s regular activity is to maintain the Priory and open it to the public. We have a regular programme of tours and events, including cookery demonstrations, performances and historical re-enactments.  For a full review of our events, please visit Priory website at www.nicholaspriory.com 

We welcome applications for this voluntary role from both those who have experience of being a trustee and those who are new to the role. Following the retirement of our treasurer, we particularly welcome applications from people with a background in finance or accounting to help manage the financial aspects of the Trust’s work, supported by our bookkeeper. 

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role to admin@ehbt.org.uk 

If you would like more information about Exeter Historic Buildings Trust or the role, please email admin@ehbt.org.uk,  or to organise an informal discussion regarding either, please email Katharine Chant at secretary@ehbt.org.uk 

Closing dates:     For finance and treasurer role:  6th December 2020 

        For other trustee vacancies:       11th January 2021

Volunteer at the Castle

Volunteers needed! 

If you’re looking to get involved in an enthusiastic team, to meet new people or to improve your historical knowledge, why not get involved with Powderham Castle’s first ever volunteer team? We have lots of opportunities available in multiple areas of the business, all working towards providing our visitors with the best experience possible and to keep this iconic family home available to all. Whether one area takes your fancy or you’d like to lend a hand in multiple areas, we can find something to fit you!

What you’ll be doing as a Welcome Assistant:

• Assisting members of the Visitor Welcome and Guiding team in giving a warm welcome to all visitors
• Being familiar with Powderham and keen to learn about the castle’s history and visitor attraction
• Assisting in the selling of tickets and guidebooks
• Providing visitors with relevant castle information, i.e. tour times, maps, events etc.
• Welcoming visitors to Open House during school holidays

What you’ll be doing as a Room Guide/ Courtenay Gallery Steward:

• Taking an active role in the welcoming, enjoyment and safety of all visitors
• Helping visitors learn about the castle, engaging and answering queries 
• Assisting our team of Tour Guides in protecting the interior of the castle from damage during Open House
• Being responsible for the safe evacuation of visitors in an emergency

What you’ll be doing as a Conservation/Housekeeping Assistant:

• Assisting the Housekeeping team in preserving the Castle and its artifacts. 
• Working within a small team on a variety of projects such as preserving and cataloguing our books, cleaning and repairing antiques and treating our wood and furniture
• Engaging with members of the public and answering questions about the work you’re doing

The things we are looking for in you:

• A warm and friendly attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• An enthusiasm and passion for history/historical buildings
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills

What we can offer you:

• An opportunity to meet new people and become part of a dedicated team
• A supportive and encouraging environment to grow your skills and knowledge
• A place to learn and experience new things 
• Tickets to events at the Castle after a certain number of hours have been accrued 

A full induction and till training will be provided where necessary. All ages from 16 years and over are welcome.

If you’d like to apply, please send an enquiry to Naomi Hunt at castle@powderham.co.uk

Volunteers Recruitment at Devon Heritage Centre

The annual volunteering celebration and recruitment event at Devon Heritage Centre, Sowton is on Monday 5th March fom 2pm until 4pm.

For more information, please contact:

Brian Carpenter

Community Learning Officer

Devon Archives and Local Studies Service

Devon Heritage Centre

Great Moor House

Bittern Road

Sowton

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7NL

01392 888712

07939 106549

Email: brian.carpenter@swheritage.org.uk

www.swheritage.org.uk

Get involved with Devon Archives

The Devon Archives at Sowton invite anyone interested to a Volunteer Celebration on Monday 16th November.
New recruits welcome!