Advertised from 30 April 2026

Role

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is seeking to appoint a Development and Engagement Officer (Director's Office), a new role contributing to our fundraising strategy over the next five years.

For almost fifty years, SHBT has played a unique role in preserving and promoting Scotland's architectural heritage. As Scotland's largest historic buildings preservation trust, with a small expert team and no core public funding, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £40 million.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, the postholder will expand a newly established donor database through varied engagement work including lectures, conferences, events and publications, manage our new supporters' scheme and corporate sponsorship offer, and provide executive assistance to the Director through diary and inbox management and coordination of a broad network of contacts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing high quality relationships with all categories of donors as part of a tailored acquisition, retention and acknowledgment programme.
• Developing fundraising initiatives with corporate partners and acquiring new corporate partnerships.
• Leading the delivery of the autumn/winter lecture series and academic outreach.
• Supporting fundraising strategies for capital projects including Leith Custom House and Edinburgh's Tron Kirk.
• Providing administrative and organisational support for the Director

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in individual giving, a proven ability to achieve income targets, and experience of fundraising through social media and digital channels. A degree or equivalent experience is required. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are essential.

Application notes

Read the full job description and apply: https://www.shbt.org.uk/2026/04/were-hiring-development-and-engagement-officer-directors-office/ 

View the recruitment brochure: https://issuu.com/scottishhistoricbuildingstrust/docs/development\_engagement\_officer\_director\_s\_offic?fr=sNjI3ZTkxMzA5MTM 

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 24th May 2026

First round interviews (online): Monday 1st June 2026

Formal interviews: Wednesday 17th / Thursday 18th June 2026