Volunteer Position - 2x Trustee

About the Role

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is a national conservation charity that has saved over 357 churches at risk. CCT operates the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, and its unique collection of English churches includes architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of history. Attracting c.2m visitors a year, CCT keeps these churches open to be enjoyed by everyone as places of heritage, culture, spirituality and beauty.

The Board of Trustees of CCT is responsible for safeguarding and ensuring the future of this collection of outstanding historic buildings.

Key responsibilities:

• Governance
• Strategy
• Support the Executive team

Safeguarding and promoting the reputation and values of CCT.

All trustees are asked to become 'champions' for one of CCT's areas of work, a role which provides them the opportunity to get more involved in understanding, supporting and promoting CCT's work in these areas. We are seeking two passionate and committed trustees to join the Board with an interest in conserving and using beautiful old churches. We would be particularly interested to hear from people with the following skills although a lack of specific experience in these areas would not rule out candidates who meet our other more general requirements.

Vacancy Information

Location: Wide geographic spread across UK

Closing date: 8am Monday 24th November 2025

Screening interviews: Will be undertaken between 1st – 12th December.

In person interviews will be held in early January.

Trustees work pro bono calendar days c. 1.5 per month (4 board meetings and 4 sub-committee meetings per year, as applicable plus ad hoc engagements, events and a two-day tour each year to different regions)

To learn more about the role of a Trustee at CCT or to apply please download the recruitment pack via our website.