Webinars
Restoration works to Government House, Antigua Having withstood the ravages of fires, hurricanes, earthquakes and termites, Government House in St John’s is an extraordinary survival of shared heritage; one of the most important historic buildings on the island, and indeed, in the Caribbean. The house has served as the residence of the head of state […]
The Projects & Training Assistant will play a vital supporting role in the scoping, development and delivery of high-profile projects and heritage skills training initiatives across the Commonwealth and the UK. Working closely with the Project Development Consultant and Training & Skills Consultant, the postholder will also serve as the primary liaison point for the […]
Join us for our new lecture series 'Lost/Abandoned Places across the Commonwealth' The Commonwealth Heritage Forum is presenting a compelling series of talks exploring the built heritage across the Commonwealth that has been abandoned or lost due to war, natural disasters, climate change, or neglect. While some of these sites have been irretrievably lost, others […]
A fast-track bidding round is opening for grants up to a maximum of £100,000 to be used for heritage skills training projects at Commonwealth heritage sites at risk. Further guidance is set out in our Guidance to the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme. To apply you need to complete our […]
Expressions of Interest for two Advanced Trainee Conservators We are looking to appoint two advanced trainee conservators from an overseas Commonwealth country to work for one year on the restoration of a superb series of 20th century wall paintings at the Grade I listed Church of St Jude-on-the-Hill in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London. About […]
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum and City & Guilds of London Art School are pleased to offer Introduction to Global Conservation: Commonwealth Summer School 2-week workshop: 21 July – 1 August 2025 Be inspired by this rare opportunity to learn the preservation of cultural histories through conservation skills training in one of the few art schools […]
Envisioning Sustainable and Adaptable Architectural Heritage Restoration: a West Africa (Sierra Leone) based position Themes: climate change, heritage trail, sustainability, project management, project development, community engagement, training and skills programme development. About the role The successful applicant will work with Freetown City Council, West Africa Heritage Consultants, and community partners to create a long-term conservation […]
Conserving heritage sites in Guyana by Francis Maude, Chair of the Commonwealth Heritage Forum A recent visit to Guyana by Commonwealth Heritage Forum Chairman Francis Maude and CEO Philip Davies has highlighted the urgency for action to preserve and enhance the varied heritage of this little visited nation. Despite its location on the northern shoulder […]
Georgetown, Guyana Conserving Georgetown: Creating a Conservation Strategy The Commonwealth Heritage Forum is offering a range of Commonwealth Training Champion positions in 2024. The Commonwealth Training Champion programme provides opportunities for early career heritage professionals to undertake placements with Commonwealth partners and organisations. The long-term goal is to build local capacity in heritage management and hands-on […]
South Pacific (Fiji-based position) Envisioning Sustainable and Adaptable Architectural Heritage Restoration The Commonwealth Heritage Forum is offering a range of Commonwealth Training Champion positions in 2024. The Commonwealth Training Champion programme provides opportunities for early career heritage professionals to undertake placements with Commonwealth partners and organisations. The long-term goal is to build local capacity in heritage […]
The National Trust of Guyana supports the commissioning of specialist conservation consultants by the Commonwealth Heritage Forum to prepare a Conservation and Development Management Plan for the area of Kingston and Cummingsburg within the historic core of Georgetown, Guyana. The completed plan and the processes used to develop and inform it are intended to serve […]
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum and City & Guilds of London Art School are pleased to offer Introduction to Global Conservation: Commonwealth Summer School Be inspired by this rare opportunity to learn historic conservation skills in one of the few art schools in Britain still teaching traditional craftsmanship. In the first week, you will learn a […]