Volunteer Experienced Fundraiser to support the restoration of historic Poltimore House | Poltimore House Trust

Following a devastating fire at Poltimore House, we are urgently seeking an experienced fundraiser to help safeguard the structure of this historic mansion and to work towards its eventual restoration.

What difference will you make?

Our Board incorporates high levels of expertise and experience in construction, heritage, social innovation, communication, landscape design and other disciplines. Despite the recent disaster this is an exciting time to join our leadership team and to make a lasting impact on Poltimore House & Grounds. The House & Grounds are greatly valued by local communities, visitors and our volunteers, as well as by those who love historic buildings. You will not only play a key role in saving an important part of Devon's heritage but will also help to realise an exciting vision for the future.

What are we looking for?

The ideal applicant will bring significant experience of working with major funding bodies, ideally in the heritage and community sectors, as well as in the field of philanthropic giving.

What will you be doing?

Poltimore House suffered a major fire following an arson attack in the early hours of 9th April 2024. Although much of the interior was destroyed, many of the most important Elizabethan, Tudor and Georgian architectural features remain although they require urgent protection to prevent further loss. The Board of Poltimore House Trust, a registered charity which owns the House and Grounds, is strongly committed to overcoming the major setback resulting from the fire. Unfortunately the House was uninsurable before the fire and our key priority is to secure new funding from grants, philanthropy and other sources. Therefore the Trust is urgently seeking an experienced fundraiser as a full member of its Board to help us safeguard the structure of this important 16th-18th Century mansion and, in due course, to support its restoration as a focal point for the community incorporating the arts, creative business, education, heritage and wellbeing. You will work alongside other Board members and volunteers in developing and delivering a staged recovery plan, leading in turn to a roadmap for the full restoration of the House. The role will involve close liaison with our architects as well as stakeholders such as Historic England, with whom we have a strong relationship.